Cedar are supporting a Public Sector client who are looking to hire a Commercial Manager. This is a permanent job opportunity offering a salary c£45,000 per annum along with benefits which include a Civil Service Pension and c32 days holidays (plus Bank Holidays). This role will operate on a hybrid working basis with the expectations to be on-site c3 days per week at offices located in the West Midlands, Greater Manchester or Nottinghamshire.
Reporting into the Commercial Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading on a range of procurement activities across the Corporate and Professional Services category (i.e. vehicle hire, travel, legal services, HR services, print/postal services, language services, office supplies) and on occasion support the ICT & Digital category for key projects. The successful candidate will be required to manage key relationships with internal stakeholders and lead/support on the management of multiple contracts.
Candidates applying MUST HAVE:
1. experience working a similar role in the UK Public Sector marketplace i.e. a role in Procurement, Commercial, Category Contract Management
2. understanding of the new Procurement Act 2023 would be advantageous but is not required
3. strong attention to detail and ambition to develop long term in a Procurement/Commercial role
4. strong written and verbal communication skills