Procurement & Commercial Manager

The Procurement & Commercial Manager will oversee procurement and commercial activities within the property department, ensuring processes are efficient and compliant. Based in London, this role is key to maintaining smooth operations and achieving value for money in the public sector.

Client Details

Our client is a large London local authority committed to delivering high-quality housing, repairs, maintenance and asset services to residents.

As part of an ongoing transformation programme, they are seeking a Procurement & Commercial Manager to lead procurement, commercial governance and contract management activities across Housing Services. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to oversee major service contracts, drive value for money, manage contractor performance and support service improvement across repairs, maintenance and investment programmes.

The successful candidate will manage a small commercial team while helping shape procurement strategy, strengthen contract governance and support regulatory priorities including damp & mould and disrepair.

Description

• Lead procurement and commercial activities across Housing Services.
• Manage procurement exercises for repairs, maintenance, major works, professional services and housing-related contracts.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements and Council policies.
• Oversee contract mobilisation, onboarding and demobilisation of contractors.
• Manage procurement routes including Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), frameworks and direct awards.
• Maintain Housing Services'' contract register and contract management systems.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Oversee contract performance, KPI management, contractor compliance and commercial risk.
• Manage contract variations, change controls, extensions and renewals.
• Support pricing reviews, Schedule of Rates (SOR) management and value-for-money initiatives.
• Lead procurement planning, tender evaluations and contract award processes.
• Prepare reports, business cases, governance papers and procurement recommendations.
• Develop procurement procedures, guidance and contract management best practice.
• Support social value, sustainability and supplier diversity objectives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and legal advisors.
• Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, Procurement Managers and Commercial Managers.

Profile

• Significant experience in procurement, commercial management or contract management.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and governance requirements.
• Experience managing contractor mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Knowledge of housing repairs, maintenance, capital works or property services contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness including SOR contracts, valuations and cost control.
• Experience managing procurement exercises from strategy through to contract award.
• Proven track record of delivering value for money, efficiencies and commercial improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing commercial or procurement teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced operational environment.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from -66k70k
• Opportunity to shape procurement and commercial strategy across a large housing portfolio.
• Management responsibility for a growing commercial team.
• Exposure to high-profile repairs, maintenance and investment contracts.
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home).
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Strong professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative team culture with the opportunity to make a genuine impact for residents.