Commercial Manager (Band 4) - Max Rate
City of Westminster Council
Role
Who You Are
You are an experienced procurement professional with a history of successfully managing complex procurement projects within public sector, commissioning, or commercial settings. You have excellent commercial judgment, strong stakeholder management skills, and can handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ideally, you also have experience in the Housing sector and can navigate fast-paced, politically-sensitive, and regulated environments.
What the job involves
As a Commercial Manager, you will lead high-value and high-risk procurement projects within the Housing portfolio from initiation to contract award and mobilization. You will provide procurement advice, conduct market research, and work with legal and finance teams to develop contracts. Your responsibilities also include preparing procurement strategies, delivering improved operational efficiencies, ensuring compliance, and managing procurement projects using e-procurement systems. You will support contract mobilization, assess risks, and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
Skills
- Strong procurement and project delivery skills
- Commercial awareness and business acumen
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to influence and negotiate
- Relationship-building capabilities
- Strong financial literacy and numeracy skills
- Customer-focused approach
- Emotional resilience and sound judgment