Overview
As Senior Commercial Specialist, you will support category management and major procurements within the acquisition strategy. You will develop commercial models, value-for-money analyses and assurance to ensure delivery of programme objectives. You will lead supplier engagement, negotiations and risk mitigation across major projects in construction and public sector settings. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to shape commercial strategies and realize benefits at scale. This is a chance to influence outcomes on large infrastructure programmes in a values-led firm.
Responsibilities
- Undertake 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
- Manage development of commercial evaluation models, pricing schedules and evaluation criteria
- Support supplier engagement, negotiations and commercial discussions
- Identify and manage commercial risks and 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 realisation 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
- 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
- Desirable qualifications: MCIPS, MRICS, CIMA or equivalent
- Exposure or understanding of PA23 desirable
- strong analytical mindset
- stakeholder management
- clear communication
- should-cost modelling
- benchmarking
- commercial evaluation methodologies
Senior 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.
