Policy and Commercial Services Officer

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Policy and Commercial Services Officer to join our team at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. As a Policy and Commercial Services Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the strategic objectives of our Digital and Technology Services department by providing expertise in policy development, commercial activities, and procurement coordination.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and minimize the risk of non-compliance.
  • Coordinate procurement activities related to hardware and software purchases, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with procurement procedures.
  • Lead in vendor management, contract negotiations, and procurement coordination, liaising with vendors, obtaining quotes, negotiating contracts.
  • Analyze budgets, expenditures, and financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential areas of improvement.
  • Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in DTS policies, commercial contracts, and procurement processes and recommend mitigating strategies to minimize exposure and ensure business continuity.
  • Maintain accurate records of policy documents, contracts, procurement transactions, and related correspondence, ensuring accessibility and compliance with record-keeping requirements.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancement in policy development, commercial practices, and procurement processes.
  • Monitor and report on compliance with DTS policies, contractual obligations, and procurement guidelines, highlighting areas of non-compliance and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
Requirements
  • A good understanding of the implications of legislation affecting IT use, including the GDPR, Computer Misuse Act, and appropriate health and safety legislation.
  • Experience in the preparation of reports and briefs to a variety of audiences.
  • Previous experience in drafting and implementing operational processes and procedures.
  • Proven experience in policy development, compliance management, and risk assessment.
  • Previous experience in purchasing and negotiating processes and contracts with suppliers.
  • Previous experience in budget monitoring.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to manage and maintain vendor relationships.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to carry out reasonably complex assessments, evaluations, and interpretations.
  • ITIL Service Management Qualification.
Benefits

All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.



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