Role: Commercial Officer REF 93238

Contract Length: 12 months

Location: Salisbury/Fareham – occasional travel to site

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate

Security Clearance: SC and Sole UK National requested

Spinwell is recruiting for a Commercial Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Responsibilities of the Commercial Officer

• Working alongside and advising project staff on acquisition strategies for procurements.
• Leading competitive or single source procurements and sourcing activities, including development of invitations to tender or negotiate, including complex contracts requiring non-standard pricing conditions or bespoke terms and conditions.
• Providing contract management of higher value or complex contracts.
• Authorised to make changes to cost and schedule for such contracts, take enforcement steps as appropriate, and lead contractor performance management assessments.
• Providing delivery and oversight of commercial sales activity.
• Acting as a competent local expert on sourcing, contract management, and sales within Dstl Commercial function.
• Ensuring health and safety of yourself and others; supporting the development of safe working practices, championing their use, and promoting welfare.

Skills and Experience

• Identifying suitable commercial approaches, assessing trade-offs and risk mitigation to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Applying commercial skills and judgment through evidence analysis and risk management.
• Owning decisions during tender evaluations and applying expertise accordingly.
• Using tools to monitor supplier performance, conduct cost analysis, and manage contract information systems.
• Experience working independently in sourcing, procurement, and contract management roles.
• Relevant commercial qualifications or working towards MCIPS preferred.
• Passion for working in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong planning and workload management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues, project staff, and suppliers.
• Ability to develop cost-effective options and seek opportunities for service improvements and efficiencies.

If you are a Commercial Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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