Commercial Manager - Mcips- Public Sector Exp is MUST

I am looking to hire a Commercial manager for our public sector client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

Provide commercial advice and support to relevant Ministry of Justice clients.

Engage with stakeholders to develop procurement strategy and capture requirements

Analysis and Issue resolutions - making effective decisions, risk mitigation and driving continuous improvement of process

Commercial awareness - development of robust pricing mechanisms, KPI's and price reduction mechanisms

Support the procurement projects and ensure that procurement projects deliver products that deliver measurable value for customers and that this is supported by supplier Management Information and Terms and Conditions

Support the Senior Commercial Manager in negotiations with suppliers to vary or change contracts, obtaining and managing input for operational colleagues and others as directed (eg Legal)

To support the resolution of disputes, obtaining and managing input from operational colleagues and others as directed (eg Legal)

Promote best practice contract management

To support the Senior Commercial Manager in seeking out commercial opportunities and bring those to the attention of the appropriate forum for consideration, and ensure that junior commercial staff reporting to them do the same

Comply with all Departmental controls relating to commercial practice and otherwise, including strict adherence to their delegated authorities, and ensure that junior commercial staff reporting to them do the same

Support the operational contract managers to deliver and maintain their contract plans

EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL:

The post holder must have a proven track-record working in a commercial environment.

The post holder must have excellent written and oral communication skills to succeed in this role.

DESIRABLE:

A working knowledge of procurement legislation including EU Rules and UK interpretations.

Qualifications Essential:

Candidates must have one of the below essential criteria.

qualified purchasing professional (MCIPS)

member of, or studying for membership of, the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM);

working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS);

relevant degree, such as in law or finance, MBA;

related industry experience.