Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Officer to work within Central Government on a contract basis. This position is based in Andover, initially for 5 months offering up to £330 per day umb.
Main Duties:
Demonstrate a personal commitment to the DIO Guiding principles
Create strong working relationships within own team as well as other parts of the Commercial function across DIO and beyond across MOD
Support a proactive working environment and be flexible in the approach to tasking
Comply with all mandatory requirements eg H&S training etc.
Manage commercial activity within the level of own Commercial delegation/Licence.
Input to Commercial Strategy and associated contracting strategy as required
Compile and issue tenders when required
Amend and manage contracts and contract changes
Ensure commercial arrangements represent best value for money
Comply with regulations and policy affecting procurement and adopt commercial best practice
Use commercial enabling arrangements whenever possible as the default
Exploit use of commercial enablers and associated MIS where possible
Maintain auditable records of commercial activities
Contribute to Commercial Assurance Plans
Input to self assurance returns for own area
Collaborate with members of the Acqusition team including project, technical, finance and specialist staff, to deliver Customer requirements
Undertake efffective Stakeholder engagements within teams, across DIO and Industry
Engage Stakeholders on planning and aspects of commercial activity
Identify ways to imporve commercial processes and ways and working to increase efficiency
Make full use of the E-procurement tools -including P2P, ASPECT and Reverse Auctions where appropriate
Understand the importance of accurate MI and the role of DEFFORMs in capturing key contracts information
Manage resources to secure best value for money and best use of resource
Support the development of robust Business Cases to support value for money
Manage commercial activity within the level of own Commercial delegation/Licence.
Input to Procurement Strategies as required
Input to Commercial Strategy and associated contracting strategy as required
MCIPS
For any urgent queries please contact Rebecca Eaton or (see below)