Commercial Manager | Public Sector | Milton Keynes / Northampton | £45,000 – £60,000 + Benefits | Hybrid
(Sourcing Manager / Senior Procurement Manager / Category Manager / Senior Buyer) I am working with a leading UK public sector infrastructure organisation who are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join their high-performing Corporate Services Sourcing team within their Commercial & Procurement function. In this role, you will lead high-value, complex sourcing projects across a broad portfolio including HR, FM, IT, professional services, and more. You will take full end-to-end ownership of competitive tenders outside of a framework, drive measurable commercial savings, and act as the expert lead on negotiations and contract strategy. If you thrive in governance-heavy, regulated environments and enjoy shaping commercial strategy at a senior level, this role offers both the scale and autonomy to make a real impact. Public sector procurement experience is essential.
Why Join?
- Competitive salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + benefits package
- Genuine hybrid working – 3 days in office, flexible on the rest
- CIPS qualification fully funded – membership, exam costs, and study support from day one
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Diverse, high-profile categories – FM, IT, HR, professional services, insurance, and consultancy
- Structured career progression with real mobility across functions and locations
- Two positions available – permanent roles
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading end-to-end sourcing projects within a regulated environment (PCR 2015)
- Developing and delivering sourcing strategies and tender documentation
- Running competitive tenders outside of a framework – full ownership from start to finish
- Leading complex commercial evaluations and supplier negotiations
- Partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions
- Driving innovation, sustainability, and value through creative contracting strategies
- Managing multi-million-pound programmes and complex supplier relationships
What We’re Looking For
- Public sector procurement experience – this is essential
- Proven end-to-end tendering experience outside of a framework
- Solid understanding of PCR 2015 / regulated procurement environments
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills at executive level
- Demonstrable track record of commercial savings delivery
- Experience in contract law and financial management
- Knowledge of reclassified or regulated procurement environments (desirable)
If you are an experienced commercial professional looking to take ownership of high-value sourcing programmes within an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, please contact Omar at jobsos@bramwith.com with an updated CV or apply using the link below.
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