Commercial Officer - SC Cleared

COMMERCIAL OFFICER

We currently have a requirement for a COMMERCIAL OFFICER, this is a contract role with our leading blue chip client. This role will be based in Wiltshire with our client willing to pay up to £320 per day, and you must hold an SC CLEARANCE.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

- Procurement systems input, drafting and progressing orders/contracts for Research which vary in degree of complexity, developing procurement strategies, application of legislation and policies.
- Drafting appropriate tender documentation and running competitions using a variety of contracting vehicles.
- Maintaining contact with Suppliers, resolving invoice queries, filing, customer/stakeholder relationships and engagement, and general ad-hoc supporting duties.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Delivery of high quality, best practise commercial solutions to agreed timescales.
- Providing commercial advice and guidance to stakeholders in compliance with Public Procurement Regulations and the use of Government Frameworks.
- Good interpersonal skills to build effective networks with stakeholders.
- Excellent written and oral skills.
- Effective management of contracts and solving day to day and more complex issues and queries.

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

- Certificate of Competence or MCIPS preferred

EVALUATION CRITERIA

- Evidence of relevant Public Procurement Regulations Evidence of MoD Contracting (application of DEFCONS) highly desirable
- Evidence of Contract Drafting
- Evidence of preparing and conducting Tender Competitions for Goods and Services
- Demonstrate understanding/application of current Government policies
- Experience of Defence Industry

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You will be required to hold a minimum of SC security clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

Please forward your CV to apply by email to discuss this role further. We would be delighted to hear from you!

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