Assistant Commercial Manager

Vacancy: Assistant Commercial Manager - Tram Infrastructure
Location: East Croydon (Hybrid: 2-3 days on-site, remainder remote; within 2 hours of East Croydon Station)
Contract: 3 months initially
Pay: 361.17 via umbrella

Overview:
We are looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager to support procurement across tram infrastructure, including civils, power, and track. The role covers pre- and post-contract procurement, stakeholder engagement, and governance compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver compliant procurement services and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with contract reviews, negotiations, and change requests.
• Plan and manage procurement exercises collaboratively using digital tools.
• Support operational continuity, including urgent infrastructure procurement.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Qualified or part-qualified CIPS / RICS or equivalent.
• Experience in pre- and post-contract procurement.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and procurement governance.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and prioritisation skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with SAP Ariba / SAP R3 and e-tendering portals.
• Transport, infrastructure, or civil engineering sector experience.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK. Additional checks may be required for site access.
For more information, contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter .

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.