Commercial Manager

Location: High Wycombe / Hybrid (2 days on site per week, travel may be required to Cosford or Farnborough) Day Rate: £425 (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) Clearance: SC Clearance required Nationality: UK Sole National RT Consulting deliver innovative change and transformation to the Defence, Government, Policing and Transport sectors. As a Gold ERS Armed Forces Covenant SME with over 15 years experience, we support large-scale, complex programmes across multiple frameworks. We are expanding our consultant network to provide commercial expertise within a Defence Clients Air Command. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support Air Commercial teams with procurement and contract management activity across requirements valued up to £20M. The role will involve working with both the Define & Procure Team (supporting pre-sourcing and sourcing activities) and the Contract Performance & Management Team (supporting the day-to-day management of complex, higher-value contracts). Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including: Assisting customers with requirements definition (Statements of Requirement, KPIs). Producing Commercial Strategy and Procurement Strategy documents. Identifying routes to market and drafting tender documentation. Advertising requirements, managing tenders, evaluation and contract award. Provide contract management support, including: Processing contract amendments and negotiating with suppliers. Managing supplier relationships and monitoring contract performance. Supporting management information capture and reporting. Engage with stakeholders across HQ Air Command to progress pipeline requirements from initiation to award and through-life management. Undertake training on procurement systems such as CP&F and DSP as required. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience running procurement activities for defence or public sector requirements, ideally below £20M in value. Through-life commercial experience covering requirement setting, competitive tendering, contract documentation, and award. Experience managing complex and high-value contracts, including negotiation and supplier management. Ability to engage effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and customers. Existing SC Clearance and UK Sole National status are essential. RT Consultants can work across some of the largest, most complex programmes of work being delivered across the UK and Globally. As a member of our RT Society, we aim to offer you as much support and project continuity as possible. Our RT Society, which is made up of our interim and permanent consultants, offer specialist expertise across our capability areas of expertise such as Project Management, Procurement, Commercial, Planning and Cost, to deliver real strategic and innovative solutions to our partners. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered. We strive to ensure a fair, respectful, and inclusive work environment and value diverse perspectives by ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or background. By promoting equality and diversity, we aim to create an inclusive environment for our employees to thrive and succeed.

Location: High Wycombe, South East, GB

Posted Date: 10/8/2025