Commercial Manager

Description:

Working Environment

This is an environment that is far from ordinary - so we're not looking for ordinary.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Take ownership of end-to-end commercial activity, from sourcing through to contract management
Work across a complex and evolving portfolio of work programmes and suppliers
Operate within an environment utilising JAGGAER
Engage with senior stakeholders across multiple organisations and functions
Navigate complex commercial challenges where standard approaches may need to be adapted to deliver outcomes
Be trusted to operate independently, leading commercial activity and making informed decisions in a fast-moving environment
Contribute to building scalable, sustainable commercial capability
Deliver outcomes in a high-pressure, high-impact environment where your influence mattersWhat You'll Be Doing

You will be responsible for:

Leading negotiation and contracting activity, taking ownership of decisions and driving commercially sound outcomes
Applying judgement to structure commercial agreements that balance compliance with practical delivery needs
Supporting the shaping of commercial requirements to ensure they are clear, deliverable, and aligned to business outcomes
Ensuring all commercial activity aligns with policy, governance, and best practice
Working within JAGGAER-based processes, taking ownership of how commercial activity is managed, tracked, and delivered, including:
Supplier onboarding
Contract and obligation tracking
Data and reporting management
Producing and maintaining clear management information (MI) to support decision-making
Using available tools and data to identify, assess and manage supplier risk
Leading day-to-day supplier engagement, managing performance and overseeing contract activity, including extensions
Supporting evaluation of sourcing approaches to inform future commercial decisions
Building strong relationships across teams to improve alignment and reduce duplication
Supporting and guiding the development of commercial capability across teams, including routes to market and best practiceYour Experience

To be successful, you'll be able to demonstrate:

Strong capability in commercial management and procurement delivery
Experience operating in complex and/or highly regulated environments
Experience within government or public sector environments is strongly preferred
Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and governance frameworks
Experience navigating non-standard or evolving commercial scenarios with sound judgement
Experience working with procurement or sourcing systems (JAGGAER or similar strongly preferred)
Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across diverse functions
Experience translating commercial requirements into delivery-focused outcomesEssential Skills

Strong commercial and procurement capability
Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
Clear, confident communication skills
Ability to negotiate effectively and stand ground when required
Strong attention to detail and commercial judgement
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyBehavioural Attributes

Tenacious and resilient in complex environments
Highly proactive, with a strong sense of ownership
Collaborative, cooperative and relationship-focused
Credible, confident and delivery-driven
Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on executionIn Return

You'll be joining a high-performing team, working alongside experienced professionals focused on delivering outcomes that matter.

This is a genuine opportunity to step away from the ordinary and contribute to work that requires sharp thinking, strong commercial instincts, and real influence.

Next Steps

If you're ready for a challenge like no other, apply today.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe in creating an environment where everyone can bring their best and whole selves to work.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy