Interim IT Commercial Manager

About the role

An experienced IT Commercial Manager is sought to take immediate ownership of a high-profile portfolio of digital and technology contracts, supplier negotiations and strategic commercial activity. The assignment is hands-on and delivery-focused, lasting 6 months with an early start, based in Worthing with 1-2 days per week on site. The day rate is £550, inside IR35.

Key responsibilities

• Lead high-value, high-risk digital contracts, renewals, extensions and supplier negotiations across software, technology and managed services.
• Review and negotiate complex commercial terms, including pricing, Statements of Work, SLAs, liabilities, service credits and transition arrangements.
• Act as a trusted commercial adviser to senior stakeholders, balancing cost, risk, value for money and delivery.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationships, commercial performance, expenditure and consumption-based pricing models.
• Help implement a major new Digital Framework, covering sourcing, call-offs, approvals, contract management and supplier performance.
• Establish clear commercial controls, templates and governance arrangements that form a sustainable legacy after the assignment.

Required profile

• Significant experience in IT/digital commercial management, technology procurement or complex contract management.
• Proven track record negotiating high-value software, technology, managed services and framework agreements.
• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in contract risk, pricing models, supplier performance and cost optimisation.
• Confidence to challenge, influence and advise senior Digital, Technology, Finance, Procurement and Legal stakeholders.
• Experience designing or improving commercial governance, framework procedures and contract management processes.
• Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver at pace.