Commercial Manager
3 weeks ago
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Commercial function.�
Working in this position, you will be contributing to the procurement and management of contracts and suppliers that provide the Department with the external services and expertise it requires. You will be playing your part in to fulfilling the mission of DBT to be the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.�
You will have the opportunity to work directly with the department and with suppliers in the delivery of your work and be exposed to an exhilarating, challenging and diverse range of commercial challenges. You�ll also benefit from access to our corporate subscription to CIPS, providing a wide range of learning opportunities and access to a global network of commercial professionals and expertise.�
Job description
Supporting delivery of a category strategy for the relevant category team�Undertake end-to-end procurements, including those subject to Public Contracts Regulations and the new Procurement Act 2023.�Support the Commercial Lead for the category in commercial leadership across the organisation, both in the UK and DBT�s overseas network through key initiatives ensuring best practice and delivery of savings.�Maintain a thorough understanding of your customers business and culture, supporting them in your role as commercial manager, helping to embed good contract management practices.�Implement, manage, improve, and promote the use of systems, tools and data management to create useful management information to support the business in spend in your category.�Ensure communication is audience focused, clear, concise, and consistent to assist understanding and support for policy / process change and ensure implementation is positive and consistent. �Support and provide leadership to deliver effective results on time, to required quality standards and cost, to fulfil the business plan and achieve/ support environmental goals.�Conduct regular supplier relationship analysis and benchmarking activities�Develop detailed knowledge of the obligations within DBT contracts, maintaining knowledge of the levers, performance standards, and KPIs etc. contained within.�Advise and support the business and internal stakeholders responding accurately with reference to contractual issues in a timely manner, seeking support when required.�Person specification
Essential criteria�
Substantial experience managing in a goods and services procurement or contract management environment.�A proven track record of setting high standards and delivering results in a complex and demanding procurement function.�Able to analyse and apply essential procurement techniques and research skills to investigate supply markets, suppliers, and commodities.�Experience of working as an expert or lead role in the application of procurement tools and undertaking strategic procurement exercises to improve value for money.�Significant experience in establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders, and the ability to influence stakeholders and procurement decisions�Desirable criteria �
A member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or can evidence excellent commercial experience and skills.�Experience of line management.�Personal attributes & skills�
We are looking for a motivated individual, with a desire to learn about the department. They should be able to demonstrate that they�re an excellent team player and leader with a strong customer focus. They should have strong interpersonal skills and be adept at tailoring messages for different audiences. Candidates should be self-starters comfortable with managing multiple projects concurrently with the ability to manage and prioritise personal workload.�
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Delivering at PaceMaking Effective DecisionsManaging a Quality ServiceTechnical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Procurement Process, Understanding Needs and Sourcing OptionsBenefits
Alongside your salary of �39,384, Department for Business and Trade contributes �10,633 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.
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