Role: Commercial Practitioner x 2 REF 107452
Contract Length: 82 days
Location: Wyton, Andover, Whittington or Glasgow
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £540 per day
Security Clearance: SC and Sole UK requested
About the Role
Spinwell is recruiting for a Commercial Practitioner an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Tendering
- Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities.
- Develop tender documentation, specifications, evaluation criteria and pricing models.
- Manage supplier engagement throughout procurement exercises.
- Support and participate in commercial negotiations.
- Conduct supplier debriefs and provide procurement guidance to stakeholders.
- Deliver compliant commercial solutions that support business objectives and value for money.
Contract Management
- Manage contracts of varying complexity and value throughout their lifecycle.
- Develop and implement contract management plans and mobilisation activities.
- Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
- Manage contract amendments, change control processes and governance requirements.
- Apply contractual remedies where necessary and support dispute resolution activities.
- Ensure effective financial management and value-for-money delivery.
Commercial Strategy & Risk Management
- Contribute to procurement, category and commercial strategies.
- Develop business cases and commercial options.
- Identify, assess and mitigate commercial, contractual and supply chain risks.
- Provide commercial advice on complex projects and programmes.
- Support delivery of efficiency savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
- Influence business decisions through robust commercial advice.
- Support governance boards, senior leadership briefings and commercial reviews.
- Provide market insight and intelligence to support informed decision-making.
Leadership & Team Development
- Share commercial knowledge, lessons learned and best practice.
- Support and mentor less experienced team members.
- Contribute to continuous improvement within commercial teams.
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Significant experience delivering public or private sector procurement activities.
- Strong contract management and supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience managing complex or high-value commercial arrangements.
- Knowledge of procurement legislation, commercial governance and contract management best practice.
- Ability to identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Experience supporting or leading negotiations with suppliers and customers.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver against deadlines.
- Strong analytical, commercial and financial acumen.
- Excellent commercial judgement.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and collaborative approach.
- Ability to operate confidently within complex stakeholder environments.
- A focus on delivering value, managing risk and achieving successful outcomes.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and commercial excellence.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience working within Defence, Government, infrastructure, property, facilities management, construction, engineering or major programmes.
- Knowledge of Government Commercial Function standards and practices.
- Experience developing business cases and commercial strategies.
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.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, or would prefer an alternative or more accessible method of communication, please let us know. We will work with you and the client to accommodate your needs wherever reasonably possible.
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