Commercial Manager

One of London''s most vital transport operations are seeking a Commercial Manager to join a dynamic commercial team responsible for delivering complex procurement activity across a diverse portfolio.

• Role: Commercial Manager
• Duration: 4 - 6 month contract
• Pay: Up to -530 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Location: London (3 days onsite)

You will take ownership of end-to-end procurement and commercial activities, managing high-value and strategically important projects from sourcing strategy through to contract award and ongoing commercial management.

You''ll work across a broad range of categories including:

• Corporate Services, Contingent Labour & Workforce Solutions
• Facilities Management, Fleet Management & Vehicle Services
• Infrastructure Programmes
• Framework Agreements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex procurement exercises from strategy development through to contract award.
• Manage NEC-based procurement activities, ensuring robust commercial and contractual outcomes.
• Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
• Deliver commercial negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with senior business leaders, project teams and suppliers.
• Support infrastructure and asset-related programmes through effective procurement planning and contract management.
• Manage supplier performance, risk and contract governance.
• Work closely with legal teams on contract drafting, negotiation and implementation.
• Drive best practice procurement and commercial governance across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions, engage with senior stakeholders, and deliver tangible value across a large and complex organisation.

Key Requirements:

• Significant procurement and commercial management experience.
• Experience managing high-value and complex service-based procurements.
• Strong background within Corporate Services procurement.
• Experience procuring Facilities Management services.
• Experience with Fleet Management, transport or vehicle-related categories.
• Proven track record managing NEC contracts.
• Infrastructure, engineering or capital project procurement experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Commercial negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience using SAP Ariba or similar eProcurement platforms.
• Knowledge of framework management and supplier relationship management.
• Experience operating within a regulated or public sector environment.

If you''re an experienced Commercial Manager or public procurement professional looking for an opportunity in London, apply now!