Lead low- to medium-value procurements utilising established government frameworks (such as GCA) and compliant public sector routes to market.
Advise internal stakeholders on commercial route-to-market strategies, helping teams act as intelligent customers.
Assist senior commercial staff in drafting, reviewing, and progressing commercial business cases through internal governance and spend controls.
Provide operational support across the contract lifecycle, leading the day-to-day contract management of designated low-risk/routine (Bronze) contracts.
Advise business leads on dispute resolution, contract variations, and supplier relationship management to maintain service quality and deliver efficiency gains.
Collaborate with business units to build, maintain, and forecast a forward-looking commercial activity pipeline.
Support senior leadership in driving commercial capability and promoting commercial policy awareness across client departments.
4. Systems, Reporting & Governance
Maintain accurate, auditable, and timely contract records in the Atamis Contract Management System.
Produce commercial performance reports, KPI dashboards, and responses to management information (MI) requests.
- Commercial Experience: Proven experience operating within a commercial, procurement, or contract management role.
- Commercial Knowledge: Practical understanding of commercial principles across the procurement lifecycle (sourcing, evaluation, contracting, and supplier management).
- Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with diverse internal clients, senior colleagues, and external suppliers
- Delivery & Prioritisation: Track record of managing competing priorities, balancing transactional and strategic tasks, and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate commercial policy into clear operational guidance.
- Digital Literacy: Proficiency across standard business productivity software, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Public Sector Context: Working knowledge of public procurement regulations, Public Sector Contract terms, or central government framework delivery.
- Commercial Systems: Hands‑on experience working with government commercial tooling, such as Atamis and Jaggaer e‑sourcing portals.
- Professional Qualifications: Holding a relevant commercial qualification (e.g., CIPS Level 4/MCIPS) or contract management accreditation.
Commercial Manager employer: Lancesoft
Join our dynamic Finance team in Daventry, where we prioritise employee growth and development within a supportive work culture. As a Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant, you'll benefit from hands-on experience in lease accounting and payroll execution while enjoying a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning. Our commitment to excellence ensures that you will play a vital role in shaping financial strategies, all while being part of a company that values your contributions and fosters a sense of community.
