Commercial Manager, Supply Chain Improvement & Assurance

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Commercial Manager supporting supply chain, improvement & assurance at Great British Energy - Nuclear. Engaging with stakeholders and driving continuous improvements in supply chain activities.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the assurance of commercial transactions
Lead supply chain qualification and engagement
Drive commercial continuous improvement at Great British Nuclear (GBE-N)
Contribute to the development and implementation of robust assurance processes to mitigate supply chain risks
Lead the team to monitor and report compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, ensuring that supply chain activities meet quality and safety standards
Contribute to Supply Chain and Continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and organisational goals, engaging with other ALBs to share lessons and embed best practice
Ensure that all supply chain processes are well-documented and that performance reports are generated regularly to provide visibility into supply chain operations and improvements
Engage with DESNZ, Cabinet Office, HMT and wider government organisations to ensure the required controls are in place and an effective governance regime is implemented
Engage with cross functional stakeholders to advise on best practice, provide guidance and scrutiny to support the development of robust commercial strategies and business cases and engage with external governance bodies
Develop a stakeholder management plan and communications plan to keep key stakeholders informed and bought into projects
Engage industry to drive increased collaboration, standardisation and implementation of a common assessment methodology
Support the analysis and management of commercial processes, ensuring alignment with GBE-N’s strategic objectives and operational requirements
Manage and understand a range of varied challenges that require working cross functionally and with external organisations including industry bodies, identifying opportunities to improve and implement risk mitigations
Identify opportunities for efficiency gains, implementing best practice and innovative solutions that enhance performance and reduce costs
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to performance and provide reporting to the commercial management team
Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong commercial acumen, ability to grasp complex issues and can challenge senior stakeholders
Knowledge and experience of public sector procurement, including expert working knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) and Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
Strong understanding of supply chain management principles, practices, and industry standards, particularly within the nuclear or energy sectors
The ability to establish and develop productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Proven ability to analyse complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights that support performance improvement
Experience of senior stakeholder engagement within a complex delivery environment and the ability to influence, change and impact decisions with both internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on identifying issues and implementing innovative solutions to overcome and drive continuous improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective presentations to diverse audiences and fostering collaboration across teams
Experience in leading improvement initiatives and managing projects, with a demonstrated ability to drive change
Knowledge of contracting principles, including NEC, mid tier and model services contracts
Familiarity with commercial management software and tools, along with advanced skills in data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, BI tools)
Degree level qualification preferably in a relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge & experience
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and/or International Association for Commercial and Contract Management (IACCM) accreditation are desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive and just employment ecosystem
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

Commercial AcumenSupply Chain ManagementData AnalysisPerformance ImprovementContracting PrinciplesRegulatory ComplianceContinuous ImprovementKPI TrackingRisk MitigationProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Certifications

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)International Association for Commercial and Contract Management (IACCM)