A public sector organisation based in London is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to join its Corporate Services Procurement & Commercial team, supporting the delivery of a varied portfolio of procurement projects across the Greater London Authority (GLA) Group.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement or commercial professional looking to take ownership of end-to-end procurement activities while supporting high-profile social impact initiatives across London, including rough sleeping programmes, warmer homes projects, domestic abuse support services and retrofit programmes.
This is an initial contract until mid-December with a daily rate up to £361.17 per day inside IR35 via an Umbrella company, the role is based in Central London with hybrid working available (2 days per week in the office).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities from initial planning through to contract award.
- Manage low-value and selected higher-value procurements up to approximately £5m.
- Draft Requests for Proposal (RFPs), procurement documentation and governance papers.
- Prepare pricing schedules, evaluation documentation and approval submissions.
- Support the development of procurement and category strategies.
- Review and draft contracts, manage contract variations and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Analyse sourcing options and recommend effective routes to market.
- Support supplier and contract management activities, including performance monitoring and risk management.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
- Promote responsible procurement, value for money and commercial best practice.
What We're Looking For: Essential Experience
- Experience working within a procurement, commercial or purchasing role.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement lifecycle management.
- Ability to draft clear, concise procurement documentation and governance papers.
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and governance processes.
- Contract management and supplier management experience.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience managing multiple competing priorities.