Job Title: Commercial Manager Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week on site in Leeds Workshops will require travel average 1 day per month in London or Leeds. Contract Duration : 12 months Daily Rate: £725/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential Skills andamp; Criteria: Experience delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), including familiarity with the Central Digital Platform, new notice types, and associated procedures. Given the recent implementation of PA23. Significant procurement experience using a range of procedures Strong business acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision making Excellent stakeholder management skills Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills Awareness of public sector procurement legislation Relevant commercial experience Desirable Criteria: A proven track-record delivering contract management in a commercial environment The ability to drive improved outcomes by influencing and developing the market. E-procurement systems experience (Jaggaer) Key Responsibilities: Leading end to end sourcing activity including pre-procurement activity, Delivery Model Assessment, OBC development, requirements definition, strategy development, market engagement and producing the invitation to tender pack (including specification, technical and financial evaluation and contract drafting), evaluation, moderation, award letters, final business case. Proficient use of the Jaggaer ..... full job details .....