Commercial Manager

We are recruiting for experienced Commercial Manager to join a busy commercial team supporting Rolling Stock, Infrastructure and associated maintenance and renewal activities . This is a fast-paced, stakeholder-facing procurement role focused on delivering end-to-end sourcing and pre-contract procurement activities , managing projects from initial requirement through to contract execution. The successful candidates will be responsible for driving procurement activity, managing multiple sourcing exercises simultaneously, negotiating commercial outcomes and ensuring compliance with procurement governance requirements.

This role is focused exclusively on pre-contract procurement and sourcing activity , with no post-contract management responsibilities. Key Details

Contract:

Until 18 December 2026 (highly likely to be extended)

Location:

Southwark, London (2-3 days per week in the office, remainder working from home) Rate: £388.10 PAYE / £529.95 Umbrella per day (Inside IR35)

Start Date:

ASAP Interview:
One-stage MS Teams interview

The Role You will:
Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities. Manage tender processes from requirement through to contract award. Deliver procurement activities in line with governance and compliance requirements. Negotiate supplier contracts, rates, terms and conditions. Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver commercial solutions. Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment. Support procurement activity across Rolling Stock, Infrastructure and associated maintenance and renewal programmes.

Drive value for money and robust commercial outcomes. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Proven experience managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities. Strong understanding of tendering processes, procurement governance and regulated procurement environments. Experience negotiating supplier contracts, rates, terms and conditions. Experience drafting, developing and negotiating contracts. Strong commercial acumen and ability to secure value through procurement activity. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Experience working autonomously whilst managing multiple priorities.

Experience with in a public sector environment. Knowledge of Ariba, SAP and procurement governance processes.

Experience with in rolling stock, rail, transport, aerospace or similar engineering sectors. Essential Skills End-to-end procurement and sourcing experience. Strong commercial negotiation capability. Procurement governance, compliance and tender management experience. Contract drafting and development experience. Public sector procurement experience.

Experience with in rolling stock, rail, transport, aerospace or similar engineering environments . Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement activities and work to tight deadlines. If you have strong procurement and sourcing experience, a track record of delivering complex procurement activities and experience operating within public sector or engineering-related environments, we would welcome your application.