Description
A large Government organisation based in London has a requirement for a Commercial Officer to work within their busy Commercial Team and to support contract activity.Due to the nature of the environment, it is essential that you already hold current and valid Security Clearance sponsored by the MOD, Government organisation or a supplier into either of these sectors.
The role will be based in their Head Office in London, however, there will also be some flexibility to work from home.
The role will include customer relationship management, supplier relationship management and contract management and will be require engagement with wider stakeholders to enable both existing contracts and future commercial strategies.
Further responsibilities will include:
- Stakeholder engagement, both internal and external
- Delivering contract negotiations with a focus on maximum Value for Money
- Management of multiple Suppliers and the contract pipeline
- Monitoring and managing supplier and contract performance and managing commercial risk
- Transition to Contract, Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier Relationship and Performance Management
- Exit & Re-procurement and Closedown
- Contract Performance Management
- Contract Administration
- Customer Engagement
- Requirements gathering
- Letting contracts
- Running competitions
- Reviewing cost evaluation models and proposals
- Capture savings
- Following Government procurement processes
- Supplier compliance and governance
Skills/Experience:
- Valid Security Clearance is essential
- CIPS Qualified, is ideal but not essential
- Proficient in MS Office 365
- Able to demonstrate strong Stakeholder engagement