Role: Commercial Officer REF 106900
Contract Length: 18 months
Location: Salisbury/Fareham – 1 day/week on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £508 per day
Security Clearance: SC requested and sole UK
Spinwell is recruiting for a Commercial Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMERCIAL OFFICER
• Providing commercial advice within project teams, to enable effective commercial sourcing, sales and contract management activities and to improve commercial awareness.
• Managing risk and reward mechanisms in contracts, developing opportunities to incentivise contract delivery and driving continuous improvement including supplier development;.
• Able to explain and win buy in from peers for Dstl’s strategic aims and work of Commercial Function.
• Ensure commercial information and data is maintained and accurate.
• 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. Essential:
• Strong experience in Sourcing and Tendering
• Experience with Public Contract Regulations, Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations.
• Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023.
• Knowledge of CCS/GCA Frameworks
• Managing communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders will be required.
• Ability to communicate priorities and business plans to internal and external stakeholders whilst ensuring that all programmes and projects deliver to time, cost and quality.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE COMMERCIAL OFFICER
Strong experience in Sourcing and Tendering
Experience with Public Contract Regulations, Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations.
Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023.
Worked in a commercial environment involving infrastructure works and soft and hard facilities management.
Knowledge of CCS/GCA Frameworks
Managing communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders will be required.
Ability to communicate priorities and business plans to internal and external stakeholders whilst ensuring that all programmes and projects deliver to time, cost and quality.
If you are a Commercial Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
Disability Confident Scheme
The client supports the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment opportunities. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role may be eligible for an interview under the scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, the client may shortlist those candidates who best meet the role requirements.
Armed Forces Covenant
The client supports the Armed Forces Covenant and is committed to helping veterans and military spouses or partners access employment opportunities.Eligible veterans and spouses or partners of Armed Forces personnel who meet the minimum essential criteria may qualify for an interview under the client's applicable recruitment scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, shortlisting may be necessary.
How to Apply Under These Schemes
If you believe you qualify under either scheme, please inform your Spinwell recruitment consultant when applying and quote the relevant vacancy reference. We will explain the applicable process and confirm your request with the client.
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