Interim Assistant Commercial Manager in City of London

Client Details

A public sector organisation operating in procurement and supply chain.

Description

Key responsibilities for the Interim Assistant Commercial Manager include:

• Lead procurement activities from initiation through to contract award and implementation.




• Manage low-value and selected high-value procurements, with contract values up to approximately 5 million.




• Draft Requests for Proposals (RFPs), pricing schedules, governance papers, and approval documentation.




• Review, draft, and manage contracts and contract variations.




• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, governance requirements, and internal processes.




• Work closely with stakeholders to develop market-ready specifications and procurement strategies.




• Maintain accurate procurement records and supporting documentation.




• Support engagement with a variety of stakeholders and partner organisations.

Profile

A successful Interim Assistant Commercial Manager should have:

• Proven experience managing procurement processes end-to-end.




• Strong document drafting skills, particularly for governance papers, procurement documentation, and commercial reports.




• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.




• Strong understanding of procurement regulations and governance processes.




• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work to tight deadlines.




• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of 350 inside IR35.




• 2 days per week on-site in London.




• 6 month contract duration.




• Temporary contract within the public sector.