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 a Commercial Manager within Healthcare, you will provide 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 development and delivery of category management plans and sourcing strategies; developing commercial models, incentive mechanisms and commercial recommendations; managing 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 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 underpin everything we do: Safety first - going home safe and well; Client focus - delivering on our promise; Integrity - always doing the right thing; and Creating opportunity - enabling our people to excel. Mace is an inclusive employer welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications even if you do not meet all criteria and are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working arrangements where suitable.

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

About you
Strong analytical skills with excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. A proactive approach to identifying and managing commercial risks and supporting mitigation planning. Commitment to upholding safety, integrity and client focus values. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Qualifications
Professional qualifications such as MCIPS, MRICS, CIMA or equivalent are desirable. Exposure to or understanding of PA23 is also desirable.