Commercial Officer - Central Government

Role: Commercial Officer REF 85548
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Hybrid/London or Bristol - 2 days in office max per week
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested

Spinwell is recruiting for a Commercial Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMERCIAL OFFICER

This role sits within the Strategic Commercial Team of CSM which has been established specifically to support the delivery of its commercial strategy working collaboratively with customers and existing commercial teams to optimise value for money and innovating where possible through effective market insight. CSM offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference in supporting the successful delivery of the aims of the Portfolio.

A major aspect of the role is to undertake further development and maintenance of the CSM commercial pipeline (‘as is’ and ‘to be’ contracts) working closely with subject matter experts and other commercial colleagues within client. This will require building relationships, accurately updating information on a regular basis, and providing insights. Other aspects of the role include:

• Providing commercial support to Strategic Commercial colleagues and Portfolio stakeholders from advice/guidance on routes to market, tendering processes and, where appropriate, contract management.
• Assisting the development of complex end-to-end procurements ensuring innovation, where possible whilst adhering to commercial policy, processes and category strategies (where they exist).
• Undertaking supply market analysis to ensure an effective understanding of the market dynamics to inform appropriate commercial strategies.
• Networking across client and OGD’s (Other Government Departments), Crown Commercial Services and externally in accessing current trends and best practice, as well as potential routes to market.
• Actively contributing to the creation of programme plans, procurement and contracting strategies.
• Providing Contract administration and management suppliers & contracts within area of accountability.

  SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE COMMERCIAL OFFICER
  

• Experience of public sector procurement – and knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023.
• Delivery track record
• L4 CIPS or equivelent, or a minimum of 5 years’ commercial experience
• Stakeholder Management
• Experience of CCS Frameworks.
• Experience supporting end-to-end sourcing in a large-scale complex/high-risk programme.
• Experience supporting development and delivery of complex Invitations to Tender, negotiations, and contracts that may require non-standard/bespoke conditions.
• Highly proficient MS Word and Excel skills.
• Experience of working in a secure environment.

If you are a Commercial Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us and quote the role you are applying for.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

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