Interim Assistant Commercial Manager - FM

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Location: Hybrid and 2 days in London

Day Rate: £360 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Client: Major, Transport organisation

We're seeking an experienced Assistant Commercial Manager to support a high-profile transformation programme, helping deliver a major Cleaning insourcing initiative, within a large, complex, Transport organisation.

This is an opportunity to work on a strategically important project where your commercial expertise will directly influence procurement, supplier relationships, and contract delivery.

The Role:

• Leading procurement activities across a significant transformation programme
• Managing both pre- and post-contract commercial activities
• Running sourcing exercises, preparing procurement documentation, and supporting tender processes
• Negotiating with suppliers and building strong commercial relationships
• Providing commercial advice to senior programme stakeholders
• Supporting multiple workstreams within a fast-paced delivery environment
  
  

Requirements:

You'll be a confident commercial professional who can operate independently and thrive in a complex stakeholder environment.

• Experience negotiating, managing stakeholders and drafting governance papers
• Knowledge of Ariba
• Strong procurement knowledge, including sourcing documentation and tender processes
• Experience managing both pre- and post-contract commercial activities
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver under pressure
• Ideally, previous experience within Facilities Management procurement

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and, any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com