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Role: Commercial Manager (Procurement)- People (Adults & Public Health)
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: 拢48,39 - 拢66,669
Location: Hybrid/Central London
Working for our prestigious public sector client you will bring deep subject expertise to the specialist area and work in close partnership with a designated Head of Commercial (Business Partner) . You will promote strong co-ordination and technical consistency across your designated portfolio as well as identifying cross cutting and strategic procurement opportunities. You will demonstrate deep commercial awareness and technical expertise across your area of specialism. You will need to build good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, and particularly with your Head of Commercial (Business Partner) as well as commissioners, senior managers, budget holders and other specialists who are involved all stages of the tender process through to contract award.
Key Responsibilities:-
路 Work closely with the designated Head of Commercial to oversee and co-ordinate the delivery of work across your area of specialism.
路 Ensure technical consistency and identify cross cutting and strategic procurement and innovation opportunities within your area of specialism.
路 Act as a deputy for your designated Head of Commercial (Business Partner) Role.
路 Advise on high value/high risk tenders through all stages of the process from initiation to contract mobilisation.
路 Understand how sustainability and social value can be secured through tenders undertaken across your area of specialism.
路 Help develop evaluation models to achieve the desired outcome and best value for money.
路Secure efficiency and other operational improvements from your work.
路 Seek to create and where possible develop markets to ensure a competitive environment for the council to procure and secure its services.
路 Ensure effective communication and engagement with stakeholders and partners (including external suppliers)
路 Assess and manage the risk associated with activities across your portfolio including the development and assessment of the financial robustness of bidders during the tendering process and post award.
Key Experience and Qualifications Required
* You will have deep subject expertise and credibility in the people business
* A thorough understanding of the end-to-end commissioning or procurement process and the key inputs that are required to deliver successful outcomes, including those covered by PCR regulations; * Demonstrable track record in thinking strategically whilst maintaining a strong focus on service delivery.
* You will be highly experienced in developing and maintaining productive relationships, including those with key stakeholders and external organisations.
* You will have an ability to work independently or with others to deliver discreet projects and produced written and verbal summaries
* The ability and confidence to work effectively with people at all levels internally and externally.
* Customer focus and the ability to build empathy and trust.
* The ability to challenge and influence effectively.
* Emotional resilience.
* Flexibility, creativity and self-motivation.
Qualifications * A graduate degree, or equivalent/appropriate experience and have or be working towards CIPS level 6 or equivalent professional qualification or have relevant experience.
* Evidence of continuous professional development
