Principal Commercial Manager / Principal Procurement Manager / Principal Category ManagerWe are seeking a Principal Commercial Manager to work in the defence sector. Location: Hybrid working - Reading Essential Skills: The ideal candidates will have a proven Commercial / Procurement / Category Management background, with the following skills/ experience:Experience in Public sector End-to-end Procurement experienceExperience in Category Management & Category Strategies within the Defence, Nuclear or Central Government.Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management & Contract ManagementExperience in using CCS procurement frameworks.Experience in Procurement Act 2023 & PCR 2015MCIPs or equivalent Desirable:NEC Contract knowledge Option A, C and E or any equivalent contractsSite Decontamination and/or Waste services would be beneficial