A large public sector organisation is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to support the delivery of procurement, commercial strategy, and supplier management activity across a range of categories. This role sits within a major central government commercial function with a significant and complex annual spend profile.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the public sector and is known for its structured approach to procurement and supply chain management. They are a mid-sized entity focused on delivering value and compliance in their operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for commercially focused professional to contribute to high-impact public sector programmes while developing experience across the full commercial lifecycle.

Description

Key responsibilities include:Category Strategy & Planning

• Support the development of specifications aligned with business needs
• Contribute to category strategies and plans
• Carry out analysis, research, and requirements gathering
• Track progress against category milestones and objectives

• Deliver or support end-to-end strategic sourcing activity
• Lead low-value or low-complexity procurements, with support as needed
• Work with stakeholders to refine and agree business requirements
• Provide guidance on procurement processes, frameworks, and compliance
• Contribute commercial input to business cases
• Support tender evaluations and award processes
• Ensure procurement outcomes provide demonstrable value for money

• Manage day-to-day delivery of low to medium-risk contracts
• Monitor supplier performance, KPIs, risks and issues
• Support change control, financial monitoring and governance
• Analyse spend, supplier data and management information
• Contribute to supply chain and supplier relationship management activity

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Provide a customer-focused commercial service
• Develop effective working relationships with suppliers
• Support governance structures and communication across teams

Profile

A successful Assistant Commercial Manager should have:

• Recent experience running end-to-end tender processes, with clear examples
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience supporting or contributing to commercial strategies
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Understanding of procurement rules, frameworks, or compliance requirements
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a commercial or procurement team

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £450 per day inside IR35.
• Based in either London or Leeds.
• Hybrid working pattern.
• Opportunity to work in a structured public sector environment.
• A chance to contribute to impactful procurement processes.