Job 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.

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