Procurement & Commercial Manager

• Procurement & Commercial Manager
• Housing Repairs, Contracts & Procurement

About Our Client

Our client is a large London local authority committed to delivering high-quality housing, repairs, maintenance and asset services to residents.As part of an ongoing transformation programme, they are seeking a Procurement & Commercial Manager to lead procurement, commercial governance and contract management activities across Housing Services. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to oversee major service contracts, drive value for money, manage contractor performance and support service improvement across repairs, maintenance and investment programmes.The successful candidate will manage a small commercial team while helping shape procurement strategy, strengthen contract governance and support regulatory priorities including damp & mould and disrepair.

Job Description

• Lead procurement and commercial activities across Housing Services.
• Manage procurement exercises for repairs, maintenance, major works, professional services and housing-related contracts.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements and Council policies.
• Oversee contract mobilisation, onboarding and demobilisation of contractors.
• Manage procurement routes including Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), frameworks and direct awards.
• Maintain Housing Services' contract register and contract management systems.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Oversee contract performance, KPI management, contractor compliance and commercial risk.
• Manage contract variations, change controls, extensions and renewals.
• Support pricing reviews, Schedule of Rates (SOR) management and value-for-money initiatives.
• Lead procurement planning, tender evaluations and contract award processes.
• Prepare reports, business cases, governance papers and procurement recommendations.
• Develop procurement procedures, guidance and contract management best practice.
• Support social value, sustainability and supplier diversity objectives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and legal advisors.
• Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, Procurement Managers and Commercial Managers.

The Successful Applicant

• Significant experience in procurement, commercial management or contract management.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and governance requirements.
• Experience managing contractor mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Knowledge of housing repairs, maintenance, capital works or property services contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness including SOR contracts, valuations and cost control.
• Experience managing procurement exercises from strategy through to contract award.
• Proven track record of delivering value for money, efficiencies and commercial improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing commercial or procurement teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced operational environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £66k-£70k
• Opportunity to shape procurement and commercial strategy across a large housing portfolio.
• Management responsibility for a growing commercial team.
• Exposure to high-profile repairs, maintenance and investment contracts.
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home).
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Strong professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative team culture with the opportunity to make a genuine impact for residents.

Job summary

• Job function
• Property

• Subsector
• Property / Building Surveyor

• Sector
• Property

• Where
• City of London

• Contract type
• Permanent

• Consultant name
• Doug Bichan

• Consultant phone
• +442072692407

• Job reference
• JN-072026-7072961