Location: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Manchester
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The Commercial and Contracts Management team delivers end-to-end commercial activityacross the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), supporting Technology, PeopleServices, Property and Market Research.
As a Principal Commercial Manager, you will play a senior role within a high-performingteam, leading complex procurement and contract management activity. Reporting to the Assistant Director Commercial, you will lead technology procurement and support wider commercial priorities to deliver value for money and high-quality outcomes.
You will be responsible for delivering end-to-end procurement in line with government standards, while embedding strong contract and supplier management across all activity. Youwill also use management information, reporting and commercial analytics to inform decision-making and drive performance improvements
A key focus is driving commercial transformation—identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, deliver savings and strengthen supplier performance. You will build strongrelationships with stakeholders and suppliers, influencing to ensure commercial arrangementsmeet organisational needs.
You will also lead and develop others, promoting commercial capability across theorganisation. To succeed, you will be MCIPS qualified (or working towards) with strongexperience delivering procurement in a public sector or regulated environment.
The Benefits
Your benefits package will include a competitive contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave, plus opportunities for flexible and hybrid working. The package also includes childcare benefits, season ticket, and bicycle loans. xwzovoh The Civil Service is committed to becoming the most inclusive employer in the UK and we want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us. In return for your dedication, you will enjoy our commitment to your career and development.
Closing date: 2 June 2026.
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