Overview
Summer-Browning Associates is building a talent pool of experienced Commercial, Procurement and Contract Management professionals for upcoming Resource Augmentation opportunities across the public sector.
Target Candidates
We're keen to hear from professionals who have worked as interims in roles equivalent to civil service grades (HEO, SEO and Grade 7+) for a range of exciting commercial assignments.
Contract Details
Location: Primarily London / Hybrid
Contract: 6‑12 months with extension potential
Rates: £400‑£750 per day (Inside IR35)
Security Clearance: Active SC clearance is highly desirable
Experience Required
- Commercial Management
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Contract & Supplier Management
- Category Management
- Commercial Delivery
- Commercial Assurance & Governance
- Commercial Data, Spend & Performance Analysis
- Grants & Funding Commercials
- Procurement Transformation & Capability
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Categories include
- Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT)
- Technology & Cloud Services
- Facilities Management
- Corporate & Professional Services
- Estates
- General Goods & Services
- Business Change & Transformation
- Major Projects
Desired Skills
- End‑to‑end public sector procurement, sourcing and commercial lifecycle management
- Developing commercial strategies, business cases and sourcing options
- Contract negotiation, supplier performance and contract management
- Commercial governance, assurance, risk management and audit readiness
- Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015) and wider public procurement policy
- Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Frameworks and government buying routes
- eProcurement systems such as Jaggaer and other sourcing platforms
- Delivering value for money and applying HM Treasury Green Book principles to option appraisal and investment decisions
- Working within the Government Commercial Function (GCF) standards and commercial playbooks
- Supporting projects delivered using Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standard and agile delivery principles
- Knowledge of the Technology Code of Practice (TCoP) and digital procurement best practice
- Applying Managing Public Money principles, governance and public sector controls
- Strong stakeholder engagement across policy, operational, digital, finance and delivery teams
- Producing high-quality commercial documentation, evaluation reports and governance papers
- CIPS, WorldCC (formerly IACCM) or equivalent commercial qualifications (desirable)
- Experience delivering commercial or procurement services within Central Government, Defence, Regulated or Secure Environments
If you have experience delivering commercial or procurement services within Central Government, Defence, Regulated or Secure Environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Public Sector Commercial, Procurement & Contract Manager employer: Summer-Browning Associates
SBA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Service Catalogue Analyst, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support the Central Government's vital work, while benefiting from a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to enhancing user experiences, SBA provides a rewarding workplace where your contributions truly matter.
Contact Details:
Summer-Browning Associates Recruitment Team
