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Senior Commercial Policy and Procurement Manager

Public Sector Resourcing
Remote, GBR
Full-time
Remote
Discovered 1 months ago
Public procurement regulationsProcurement planning and deliveryContract managementSupplier relationship managementCommercial strategyProcurement documentation

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Role overview

Five-month contract with the Local Audit Office, on behalf of MHCLG, until 31 March 2027.

Remote role with occasional travel to London or Birmingham.

Help establish and embed procurement, commercial and contract management arrangements for a new public body.

Work across finance, legal, policy, operational and audit-facing teams to deliver value for money and strong governance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement exercises and commercial initiatives in line with organisational priorities, governance and timescales.
  • Advise on procurement regulations, commercial strategy, routes to market and supplier engagement.
  • Support auditor appointments, allocations and changes, including local government reorganisation and newly established bodies.
  • Lead commercial transition work, including transferring, replacing or closing legacy arrangements.
  • Maintain procurement documentation, business cases, evaluation records, approvals and audit trails.
  • Plan and manage procurement scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, issues and change controls.
  • Work with legal advisers and stakeholders on contractual arrangements and contract management.
  • Coordinate input from suppliers, auditors, government departments, public sector partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, governance, policies and data protection obligations.
  • Maintain a contracts register and support professional services, legal services and operational agreements.
  • Monitor supplier performance and supply chain risks, escalating issues where needed.

Essential requirements

  • Significant procurement, commercial or contract management experience, supported by professional training, qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proven end-to-end procurement experience, including planning, tender documentation, evaluation, approvals and contract award.
  • Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations, commercial best practice, transparency and governance.
  • Experience supporting contract management and supplier relationship management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including preparing reports, briefings, business cases and procurement documentation for senior audiences.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills to manage multiple priorities, timelines and dependencies.
  • High accuracy and attention to detail when maintaining procurement records.

About the organisation

MHCLG supports local governments and communities and sponsors 14 arm’s length bodies.

The Local Audit Office is a new independent public body intended to strengthen the local audit system and improve transparency, accountability and public confidence.

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