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Assistant Commercial Manager
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We are recruiting for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join a major London public sector organisation on an interim basis.
This role will support the delivery of a key procurement programme, working closely with the Commercial Manager to coordinate tender activities, manage procurement documentation, engage stakeholders and ensure procurement exercises are delivered efficiently and compliantly.
Key Details
- Contract: Until 18 December 2026
- Location: Stratford, London (minimum 2 days per week in the office, team day Wednesday)
- Rate: £256.80 PAYE / £350 Umbrella per day (Inside IR35)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Interview: One-stage MS Teams interview
The Role
You'll provide commercial and procurement support across a major procurement programme, helping to manage tender processes from initiation through to award.
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Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting procurement activities through the e-tendering system.
- Managing tender clarifications and responses.
- Coordinating evaluation and consensus meetings.
- Maintaining procurement documentation, records and trackers.
- Supporting stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Providing commercial and administrative support to the Commercial Manager.
- Ensuring procurement activities are delivered in line with established processes and governance requirements.
Essential Experience
- Previous experience supporting procurement, commercial or contract management activities within a public sector environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing and maintaining documentation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Confident communicator with a proactive and professional approach.
- Experience maintaining records, trackers and procurement documentation.
- Strong administrative and coordination skills.
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Desirable Experience
- Procurement or commercial support experience.
- Experience using e-tendering systems.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and regulations.
- SAP Ariba experience or exposure.
- Experience supporting tender evaluations and supplier engagement activities.
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