Interim Commercial/Procurement Manager

Robert Half Management Resources are recruiting for an Interim Commercial/Procurement Manager for a Defence Sector client in the South West. The successful individual with hold VALID SC CLEARANCE; this role will initially be for six months with the potential to renew. This is an Interim role based in Bristol, South West.

THE ROLE

As a member of the Commercial Function you will fulfil a broad range of responsibilities which include:

- Working to deliver commercial aspects of acquisition programme objectives.
- Working closely with project colleagues to achieve customer requirements.
- Managing a range of stakeholders in the commercial process within the organisation and liaising with external business partners.
- Contributing to programme planning, procurement Strategies and developing contracting strategies.
- Compiling, issuing and evaluating tenders.
- Contract placement.
- Contract management and amendments.
- Providing Commercial advice and guidance.
- Ensuring all Procurement activities represent best value for money.
- Ensuring all activity undertaken is in line with HMG procurement policy, applicable regulations and best practice.

Licensed Commercial Officers are responsible for managing Commercial activities across the spectrum of Acquisition and depending on experience and level of competence, can have delegation to sign contracts of up to £ 2.5 Million.

YOUR PROFILE

It is essential that the successful individual be security cleared to SC level, CIPS qualified and a proven track record working within the Defence/MOD sector on procurement/commercial contracts, with previous experience of DSPCR highly advantageous.

SALARY & BENEFITS

This is an Interim Commercial/Procurement Manager role based in Bristol, South West. To start w/c 13th January 2014, 6 month initial contract, pay rate up to £400 per day (through Ltd Company).Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.