Commercial Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Corsham |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £650 Per Day |
| Start Date | October 22nd, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7194-PSR1JP00096003 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DV |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Commercial Manager to join them on a 24 month contract. This position will be based in Corsham.
Job Summary:
Pre-market Engagement:
- Providing expertise to project delivery teams to influence and inform the sourcing of new goods and services from 3rd parties in accordance with digital category strategies.
- Proactive market insight which includes a coordinated monitoring of potential and existing suppliers in a strategic and dynamic way.
Sourcing:
- Define and run Procurement processes in line with public sector regulations and using agreed tools and systems.
- Selecting appropriate suppliers using relevant evaluation criteria and responsible for ensuring value for money for the duration of supplier engagement.
- Negotiating favourable terms for pricing and contract terms that deliver immediate and ongoing financial and non-financial benefits.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and draft contractual wording with a strong attention to detail.
Contract Management:
- Identification, definition and tracking of financial and non-financial benefits and savings.
- Ongoing proactive management of key supplier relationships.
- Effective management of full life cycle of the contracts including managing changes and ensuring ongoing value and service quality standards are delivered.
- Commercial risk identification, mitigation and management.
Change, Policy & SME Advice:
- Supporting category management maturity improvements by identifying opportunities to further enhance the value delivered.
- Supporting continuous improvement and change management, using knowledge and experience to influence and embed good practice across the sourcing lifecycle.
- Providing specialist advice on commercial policies and processes to other teams for e.g. delivery group.
- Ensure compliance with commercial regulatory requirements and policies.
Leading:
- Lead commercial activity for designated portfolio.
- Lead team in delivering commercial activities by knowledge sharing, empowering, and motivating to drive positive outcomes.
- There are no line management or sign off accountabilities.
Essential:
- Procurement/Tendering experience:Evaluation, placing contracts, reviewing proposals.Translating project requirements into procurement needs.
- Experience of end-to-end commercial process: Category Management, Procurement, and Contract Management.
- Practical experience and expertise in requirements gathering.
- Practical experience in utilising market insight to aid strategic sourcing and contract management.
- Robust commercial negotiation of commercial and contractual terms, pricing and discounts.
- Practical experience and expertise in Contract management, including managing contracts from contract award to contract closeout.
- Practical experience and expertise in Supplier / Stakeholder management.
- Experience in delivering savings and benefits tracking.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and draft contractual wording with a strong attention to detail.
Desirable:
- Experience in handling complex medium and large value contracts.
- CIPS Level 4 or equivalent as accredited by CIPS (or commitment to work towards gaining qualification when in post).
- Defence or Service background.
An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Providing expertise to project delivery teams to influence and inform the sourcing of new goods and services from 3rd parties in accordance with digital category strategies.
