Commercial Lead

7 days ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Full time
Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Lead to join our team at the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. As a key member of our Business Partner Commercial team, you will play a critical role in supporting the planning and execution of procurement activities that deliver value for money, comply with procurement law, and demonstrate best commercial and procurement practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide commercial advice and support to cross-functional teams, including the development of procurement strategies and the management of procurement activities.
  • Lead the delivery of commercial advice and commercial activity across the full commercial cycle, from commercial strategy to contract exit.
  • Manage the pipeline of procurements and register of contracts, including the use of the jagger platform.
  • Develop business cases following the Green Book 5 case model and contractual or grant documentation.
  • Negotiate with suppliers or partner organizations to secure best value for money.
  • Ensure adherence to commercial processes, Public Sector regulations, and procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues in policy, delivery, finance, PMO, Legal, and the wider BEIS Commercial team.
  • Provide advice and guidance to contract managers to deliver best value and quality outputs for contracts and projects.
  • Develop and lead procurements for DESNZ, supporting more complex procurements that conform to DESNZ Procurement Policy & Procedures Manual and comply fully with EU procurement law, DESNZ, and government policy.
  • Produce procurement strategies for goods and services collaboratively with Commercial teams and the relevant DESNZ business unit.
  • Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to develop a clear and agreed view on the needs of the business and target outcomes.

Requirements

  • Technical knowledge requirements, including experience of managing procurements projects or working in large commercial programs.
  • Knowledge of UK procurement law and commercial best practice, with experience of applying this to procurement activities.
  • Commercially astute and able to negotiate best value for money with suppliers in contract negotiations.
  • Experience of drafting commercial cases as part of business cases development.
  • In-depth understanding and knowledge of relevant category, supply market, pricing, and commercial practices.

Benefits

  • A competitive salary of £40,950.
  • A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
  • Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, with an average employer contribution of 27%.
  • A culture of flexible working, including job sharing, homeworking, and compressed hours.
  • Access to a range of learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Access to a range of retail, travel, and lifestyle employee discounts.


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