Commercial Lead (Contracts, Supplier Management, Procurement)

Discipline: Tech Leadership
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000-£63,312 + benefits
Contact email: mohammed@exalto-consulting.com
Job ref: 657943C
Published: about 1 year ago
Commercial Lead (Procurement, Contracts, Supplier Management) - Manchester (hybrid - 2 days a week onsite)

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Commercial Lead to join a leading organisation.

This role will play a crucial part in managing commercial activities, including contract and supplier management, procurement, and performance monitoring.

The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of contracts exceeding £10m in value, ensuring the delivery of contracted services aligns with the organisation’s strategy and objectives.

As Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for managing multi-disciplined teams, both internally and externally, and working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure services are delivered effectively and offer value for money.

This is a leadership position that requires strong commercial management experience and exceptional negotiation skills to manage large suppliers and complex contracts.

We are looking for candidates who ideally have:

· Degree or significant relevant experience in commercial management.
· Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification.
· · Proven experience in commercial management, contract and supplier management, and procurement.
· Experience managing contract portfolios with values exceeding £10m.
· Significant experience in performance management of multi-supplier environments.
· Strong background in budget management, value for money, and cost minimisation.
· Experience managing multi-disciplined teams, including suppliers, and aligning their performance with organisational strategy.
· Experience writing business cases, tender documents, and participating in the tender process.
· Experience conducting formal service reviews and performance monitoring.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to allocate resources, motivate teams, and delegate responsibilities effectively are a must have.

If you have a strong background in commercial management, contract oversight, and supplier performance, and are looking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation, please apply now.