Our client, a leading defence and security organisation, urgently require a Senior Commercial Officer to undertake a long term contract based out of either their London, Birmingham or Manchester office.
In order to be successful, you will have the following experience:
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CIPS and Recognised Project Management Qualification (Prince2 / MSP)
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Experience gained within Central Government
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Security Cleared
Within this role, you will be responsible for:
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Support the overall provision of a commercial service in accordance with departmental and organisational targets
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Delivery of a portfolio of Commodities/ Projects including contract management of suppliers and competitive tender exercises
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Supervise the quality, secure handling and dissemination of data/information
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Develop policy, reports, procedures and manage/monitor data systems across business areas
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Engage with government departments, statutory bodies, private organisations, academia and industry (as appropriate) and attend working groups, government committees / meetings (as required)
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
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Provide effective contract management to optimise the benefits from 3rd party contracts
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Lead and manage tender and mini-tender exercises
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Developing contracts that both secure value for money and extract value over the lifetime of the contractual arrangement and comply with legal requirements
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Liaising with business owners and service delivery managers to monitor and record supplier performance and to support the delivery of corrective action plans if required
This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract, within a dynamic and high profile organisation.
