Commercial Manager

Join one of the largest Greater London Authorities organisations as a Commercial Manager. 

This role is for a Commercial Manager – Workforce who will be responsible for managing existing contracts/suppliers and co-developing the future category strategy (to be rebranded as ‘Workforce’). Approximately 50% of the role will interface with the ‘Services Solution Programme’, focusing on automation and self-service of contingent labour and SOW (Statement of Works).

The People Team category is part of the Collaborative Procurement categories led by TfL Procurement & Commercial across the GLA (Greater London Authority) Group of organisations, including the Metropolitan Police Service and the London Fire Brigade. This role involves managing a complex and large customer base and stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a plan for contract management with clear objectives to support effective supplier performance, service delivery improvement, benefit realization, and customer satisfaction.
• Draft an options paper for the intermediate plan for the contingent labour contract, including any extension requirements.
• Consult with stakeholders to gain feedback, obtain approval, and implement recommendations.

In terms of contract...

Location: 2-3 days Southwark/Stratford Office/ Hybrid

Daily rate: £387.79 PAYE OR £500 Umbrella

Contract length: 30/06/2025

Start: ASAP

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

•                     Contingent Labour/Professional Services category experience

•                     Public Sector proven experience in applying principles to day-to-day procurement activities and documentation

•                     Full category management lifecycle

•                     Detailed knowledge and understanding of current domestic and EU legislative requirements

•                     A proficient level of knowledge and experience in managing large service contracts with multiple senior stakeholders across a variety of external organisations

•                     Excellent level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft applications (including, but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

•                     Ability to interact with and analyse complex data.

•                     Ability to communicate and engage effectively and to influence stakeholders both internally and externally up to Managing Director level through presentations, negotiation, and written reports, presentations etc

Join us to make a significant impact on the future of workforce management within the GLA Group!