Commercial Officer
12 Month Contract – Inside IR35 – Salisbury/Fareham (occasional travel to site)

We are looking for a Commercial Officer to join a client in the public sector on an initial 12 month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, sales and contract management. The role provides working level support for Divisions, operating as a supervised practitioner in their area of responsibility.

Role
  • Working alongside and advising project staff on acquisition strategies for procurements.
  • Leading competitive or single source procurements and sourcing activities, including development of invitations to tender or negotiate, including complex contracts requiring non-standard pricing conditions or bespoke terms and conditions.
  • Provide contract management of higher value or complex contracts.
  • Authorised to make changes to cost and schedule for such contracts, take enforcement steps as appropriate, and lead contractor performance management assessments.
  • Provide delivery and oversight of commercial sales activity
  • Acting as a competent local expert on sourcing, contract management and sales within Dstl Commercial function.
  • You must appreciate and be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others.
  • You will pro-actively support the development of safe working practices, champion their use with others, and promote the welfare of self and others.

Essential
  • Identifying the most suitable commercial approach to the circumstance, including assessing the potential trade-offs and the level of risk mitigation required to achieve the best commercial outcome.
  • Applying commercial skills and judgement through analysis of evidence and appropriate risk-taking.
  • Taking ownership of decisions at tender evaluation stage and applying commercial expertise and judgement accordingly.
  • Understanding and applying tools to monitor supplier performance, cost analysis, and contract related management information systems.
  • You have worked in a Commercial role which has enabled you to work independently on sourcing, procurement, and contract management activities.
  • Have achieved professional competencies either through relevant commercial experience combined with commercial qualifications or preferably at or working towards MCIPS.

Desirable:
  • Research/development/purchasing background
  • MOD/public sector background

For more information please contact Kalon@copello.co.uk

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