Assistant Commercial Manager

A public sector organisation based in London is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to join its Corporate Services Procurement & Commercial team, supporting the delivery of a varied portfolio of procurement projects across the Greater London Authority (GLA) Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement or commercial professional looking to take ownership of end-to-end procurement activities while supporting high-profile social impact initiatives across London, including rough sleeping programmes, warmer homes projects, domestic abuse support services and retrofit programmes.

This is an initial contract until mid-December with a daily rate up to £361.17 per day inside IR35 via an Umbrella company, the role is based in Central London with hybrid working available (2 days per week in the office).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities from initial planning through to contract award.


• Manage low-value and selected higher-value procurements up to approximately £5m.


• Draft Requests for Proposal (RFPs), procurement documentation and governance papers.


• Prepare pricing schedules, evaluation documentation and approval submissions.


• Support the development of procurement and category strategies.


• Review and draft contracts, manage contract variations and ensure regulatory compliance.


• Analyse sourcing options and recommend effective routes to market.


• Support supplier and contract management activities, including performance monitoring and risk management.


• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.


• Promote responsible procurement, value for money and commercial best practice.

Essential Experience

• Experience working within a procurement, commercial or purchasing role.


• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement lifecycle management.


• Ability to draft clear, concise procurement documentation and governance papers.


• Knowledge of procurement regulations and governance processes.


• Contract management and supplier management experience.


• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.


• Experience managing multiple competing priorities.

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