Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. As an Associate Commercial Manager, you will provide senior commercial support to category management activities and major procurements within the acquisition strategy. You will be responsible for commercial modelling, value-for-money assessments, commercial assurance and benefits analysis, ensuring category strategies, sourcing activities and supplier arrangements deliver programme commercial objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include undertaking should cost modelling, benchmarking and value-for-money assessments; supporting the development and delivery of category management plans and sourcing strategies; developing commercial models, incentive mechanisms and commercial recommendations; managing the development of commercial evaluation models, pricing schedules and evaluation criteria; supporting supplier engagement, negotiations and commercial discussions; identifying and managing commercial risks and supporting mitigation planning; providing commercial assurance across procurement activities, business cases and governance submissions; supporting the development of commercial strategies, contract models and commercial approaches; quantifying benefits, savings opportunities and value realisation outcomes; and producing commercial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.

Our Values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Experience
Previous experience in commercial, procurement or category management roles is essential. Experience of construction or engineering professional services categories is required. Strong commercial modelling, should-cost analysis and benchmarking capability is necessary. Experience developing commercial evaluation methodologies and pricing models is expected. Experience supporting procurements and supplier negotiations is important. Experience within major programmes, infrastructure, healthcare or public sector environments is desirable.

About you
You will have strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills. You should have a good understanding of commercial principles, contracting approaches and incentive mechanisms. Knowledge of public procurement regulations and commercial governance is required. Exposure to or understanding of PA23 is desirable.

Qualifications
MCIPS, MRICS, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification is desirable.