Social Care Commercial Manager

Job Title: Social Care Commercial Manager

Location: Westminster

Rate: £500/day

Role Overview:

Join the Council's Procurement Service to lead complex and high-value tenders, often exceeding EU thresholds. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Council's commercial needs, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead high-value tenders from initiation to contract mobilisation.
• Provide informed advice to commissioners and budget holders.
• Utilize Social Care sector knowledge to understand relevant products/services.
• Collaborate with legal and subject matter experts to develop contracts and KPIs.
• Prepare procurement strategies based on research and findings.
• Drive operational efficiency and improvements.
• Integrate sustainability and social value into the tender process.
• Ensure specifications and outcomes are clearly defined.
• Develop evaluation models for best value and compliance.
• Support contract mobilisation and manage risk throughout the tendering process.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Use e-procurement tools and contribute to their development.
• Foster a competitive environment in procurement activities.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in Social Care procurement.
• Background in procurement, finance, or commissioning.
• Ability to create technical requirements and specifications across various services.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end tender process and PCR regulations.
• Skilled in relationship-building with stakeholders and external organizations.
• Experience in structured or project-based environments.

Key Skills:

• Strong delivery and time management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities and report writing skills.
• High commercial acumen and financial literacy.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Key Behaviours:

• Confidence in engaging with various stakeholders.
• Customer-focused with strong empathy and trust-building skills.
• Ability to challenge and influence effectively.
• Flexible, creative, and self-motivated.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience, with progress toward CIPS Level 5/6 or similar qualifications.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

This role does not have budgetary responsibilities but involves managing high-risk tenders over £100k, often exceeding £20m, and supervising flexible project teams.