Commercial Manager
JOB_53806454778327Job type
PermanentLocation
AbingdonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Scientific and R&DPay
£48,000 - £50,000
A growing organisation is expanding their commercial function!
Your new company
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
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You will be joining an organisation where the Commercial function plays a central role in shaping strategic decision‑making and ensuring spend complies with statutory, regulatory and government requirements. The team oversees procurement, commercial governance, commercial risk and the development of commercial opportunities, supporting stakeholders across the organisation and ensuring procurement activity aligns with broader strategic needs.
Your new role
As a Commercial Manager, you will provide professional procurement expertise to support major strategic and contractual decisions on projects over £1m. You will manage the full tender process, from defining requirements and researching markets to evaluating bids and awarding contracts, ensuring all activity meets value‑for‑money and compliance standards. You will help shape commercial terms and policies, manage procurement‑related risks, negotiate with suppliers and support continuous improvement across procurement practices. You will also mentor colleagues and provide training to strengthen commercial capability across the organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
Success in this role requires MCIPS, strong public‑sector procurement experience and a broad understanding of goods, services and works categories. You will bring contract lifecycle expertise, knowledge of procurement legislation including PCR2015 and PA2023, and strong skills in negotiation, stakeholder engagement and problem‑solving. You will be highly organised, detail‑focused and confident managing multiple procurements, with excellent communication skills.
What you'll get in return
You will be offered a salary between £48-50k alongside a generous benefits package and hybrid working requiring you to be on site 2 days per week. You will enjoy a role with meaningful influence, contributing to strategic projects and improving commercial processes. You will have the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders, shape procurement approaches and help develop commercial capability across the organisation. This position offers variety, responsibility and the chance to make a lasting impact.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Commercial ManagerJOB_538064547783272026-03-102026-06-09
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