Overview
In this role you will provide commercial support across category management and major procurements within acquisition strategy. You will develop commercial models, value-for-money analyses, and assurance across procurement activities, helping ensure supplier arrangements meet programme objectives. You will engage with suppliers, support negotiations, and quantify benefits and savings to enable informed decisions. This position sits at the intersection of commercial excellence and project delivery, enabling safe, high-impact infrastructure and public-sector outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working options
- hybrid working
- inclusive employer policy
Responsibilities
- Should-cost modelling, benchmarking and value-for-money assessments
- Support development and delivery of category management plans and sourcing strategies
- Develop commercial models, incentive mechanisms and recommendations
- Develop commercial evaluation models, pricing schedules and evaluation criteria
- Support supplier engagement, negotiations and commercial discussions
- Identify and manage commercial risks and support mitigation planning
- Provide commercial assurance across procurement activities, business cases and governance submissions
- Support development of commercial strategies, contract models and approaches
- Quantify benefits, savings opportunities and value realization outcomes
- Produce commercial analysis and recommendations to support decision making
Key requirements
- Experience in commercial, procurement or category management roles
- Experience in construction or engineering professional services categories
- Strong commercial modelling, should-cost analysis and benchmarking capability
- Experience developing commercial evaluation methodologies and pricing models
- Understanding of commercial principles, contracting approaches and incentive mechanisms
- Experience supporting procurements and supplier negotiations
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Understanding of public procurement regulations and commercial governance
- Experience within major programmes, infrastructure, healthcare or public sector environments desirable
- MCIPS, MRICS, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification desirable
- Exposure or understanding of PA23 is desirable
- Strong analytical skills
- Stakeholder management
- Clear communication
- Commercial modelling
- Should-cost analysis
- Benchmarking
Commercial Manager - Healthcare in London employer: Mace group
Mace is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, diversity, and inclusivity, fostering a supportive work environment where every team member can thrive. As part of the Sizewell C project, you will engage in meaningful work at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to flexible working arrangements ensures that you can balance your career ambitions with personal well-being, making Mace a truly rewarding place to build your career.
