Salary: £To be confirmed on application (our client has asked for this not to be advertised).
Location: Manchester/Newcastle/Blackpool – hybrid, 60% in Hub / 40% home working
Contracting Authority: Government Client
Contract Length: 31st March 2027
Clearance: BPSS
Essential:
- Extensive public sector commercial and procurement experience gained within a large, complex organisation, government department, arm's-length body or regulated environment.
- Proven experience leading high-value, strategically important software, technology and digital procurements from inception through to contract award.
- Strong commercial expertise across enterprise software markets, including major vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Informatica and Flexera.
- Deep understanding of software licensing models, SaaS and cloud-based services, subscription agreements, software support arrangements and enterprise renewals.
- Demonstrable experience developing sourcing strategies, route-to-market approaches and negotiation strategies that deliver value for money and strong commercial outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of public sector procurement governance, commercial best practice and procurement lifecycle management.
- Significant experience leading competitive tendering exercises, supplier negotiations, commercial evaluations and contract awards.
- Proven ability to analyse complex commercial proposals, assess risk and negotiate favourable contractual and financial outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior leaders, Digital, Technology, Finance, ITAM and supplier organisations.
- Strong commercial judgement with the ability to balance business requirements, affordability, risk and long-term strategic objectives.
- Highly organised, analytical and capable of managing multiple priorities within fast-paced and complex environments.
- Strong communication, presentation and report-writing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and provide robust commercial advice.
- Self-motivated and delivery-focused, with the ability to work independently, take ownership and drive procurements through to successful completion
Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help
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Commercial Manager – 15652 in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: COMXPS LTD
Comxps Ltd is an excellent employer that values innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic work environment in London where you can thrive as an Enterprise Data Architect. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive culture that encourages creativity and teamwork. Our commitment to work-life balance, alongside the chance to engage in exciting projects across various sectors, makes Comxps Ltd a rewarding place to advance your career.
