Senior Commercial and Contract Manager

Role: Senior Commercial and Contract Manager

Department: Procurement

Location:Carbrook Sheffield

Salary: 52194 - 57186

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and teamworking skills and experience of managing all aspects of high value category management and delivery of quantifiable procurement efficiencies to join our procurement team.

Candidates should hold the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma and full corporate membership (MCIPS) level 6 graduate diploma and have an excellent interpretation of public procurement legislation.

Working as part of a small team the Senior Commercial & Contract Manager will be responsible for:

• Developing and managing commercial and contract management strategies for a portfolio of spend to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Force.
• Leading and managing complex and strategic procurement projects ensuring delivery is in line with customer requirements and timescales.
• Negotiating and influencing internal and external stakeholders to deliver contracts that are compliant with Contract Standing Orders and Procurement Legislation to protect the Force from financial and reputational risk ensuring value for money is achieved.
• Management and performance of both direct and indirect reports.

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience of managing all aspects of high value category management and delivery of quantifiable procurement efficiencies.
• Experience of managing or mentoring staff.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma & full corporate membership (MCIPS) Level 6 Graduate Diploma.
• Excellent interpretation of Procurement legislation.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview

For more detailed information relating to the role skills and experience for this role please click here to view the role profile

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness Integrity & Trust

• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police

• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice

• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card Company Shop Cycle to work scheme

• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 ()

• Membership to the Sports and Social Club

• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers staff and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location whether that be a SYP building or from home.

South Yorkshire Polices Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness Integrity & Trust the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Contact details:

For further information about the role please contact: Julie Howell on or John Silverwood on

Closing Date: 23rd November 2025

Closing dates are not normally extended other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Recruitment Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

Interviews:

Interviews to be held 1st & 2nd December 2025

How to apply:

Please click Apply

Candidate Information:

Please note that should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references medical clearance vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Applications are particularly welcome fromfemale and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve in order for us to provide the best service utilising a range of backgrounds experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer please contact our dedicated team on

In addition we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Documents to Review:

For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - PleaseClick here

For Application Guidance and Tips - PleaseClick Here

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - PleaseClick Here

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