Description
*Commercial Manager - up to £500/day - 7 month contract - Sheffield*
Security Clearance: Must already hold BPSS + DS clearance or be willing to undergo.
We have an exciting opportunity to join one of our key clients in Sheffield who are looking for a Commercial Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the commercial delivery of the Departments new flagship employment programme - the Work and Health Programme (2-4) and Targeted Employment Provision. Procurement Specialists (with financial experience desirable) are required to support the full end to end procurement process. The role will require strong Sourcing and Stakeholder Management expertise. The positions will primarily be based with the Sheffield Commercial Team with an expectation of frequent travel during the Commercial Dialogue process.
Key tasks and deliverables:
*Assessing the existing commercial landscape and looking at the impact on programme delivery.
*Designing and implementing approaches which ensure effective delivery of the right outcome for the department.
*Leading on supplier integration with regards to relationship and cost impact upon the department.
*Clarifying the ability to terminate current contracts, working with programme finance leads to understand impact and realisation of any potential benefits.
*Managing the impact of existing commercial financial models
*Acting as primary point of contact between the incumbent supplier(s) and the department.
Essential skills and experience:
*Strong Sourcing skills
*Strong Stakeholder Management expertise
*Leadership skill
*Understanding of Public Procurement and associated Regulations
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Experience of Commercial dialogue would be advantageous
*The ability to renegotiate existing contracts.