Commercial and Contract Manager

Role: Commercial and Contract Manager

Department: Procurement

Location: Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary: £44,700 - £49,716

Hours: 37       

Contract Type: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience of managing all aspects of category and contract 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, have good communication skills and a good interpretation of public procurement legislation. 

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

• Managing the Healthcare & Forensic Services in Custody Contract for South Yorkshire & Humberside Police. This is complex high value and collaborative contract; travel will be required between Humberside and South Yorkshire.
•  Managing commercial and contract management strategies for a portfolio of spend to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Force.
• Leading and managing force 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.

Skills and experience:

• Relevant experience of managing all aspects of category management and delivery of quantifiable procurement efficiencies.

• Demonstrate experience of leading and managing procurement projects.
• Experience of managing complex high value collaborative contracts, service agreements, or supplier relationships, ideally in a public sector environment. 
• Experience of monitoring performance and managing suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes, quality standards, and value for money.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and challenge constructively where performance or standards fall short.

• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma & full corporate membership (MCIPS) Level 6 Graduate Diploma.

• Good interpretation of Procurement legislation.

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 flexitime 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 (yhrn.police)

• 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. 

South Yorkshire Police’s overarching aim is to deliver an excellent police service to support safer communities. The public’s assessment of our excellence is influenced by the level of trust and confidence in us, as an organisation and as individuals. In comparison to the general public, police officers and police staff are held to a higher standards of behaviour and accountability. In applying to join the police, applicants are accepting of these higher standards and understand the implications on their right to privacy. 

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. 

The 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 Police’s 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: John Silverwood/ Diane Holland on 07443 252915

Closing Date: 26th August 2026.

Anticipated Interview Dates 16th & 17th September 2026

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

How to apply:

To apply for this position please click the apply button below and then submit a CV and a covering letter.

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 from female 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 [email protected]

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 - Please Click here

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here

View our recruitment video:

https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c