Commercial Officer

HM100: Commercial Officer

Location: Wyton, Andover, Whittington and Glasgow 60% on site | Contract 82 days with extension likely

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Commercial Officer on behalf of one of our clients.

Successful candidates will lead and support procurement activities, supplier engagement, contract management, commercial governance and strategic sourcing initiatives.

You will work across complex and challenging environments, providing expert commercial advice and ensuring procurement and contract management activities deliver value whilst maintaining compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes, engage with senior stakeholders and suppliers, and influence commercial outcomes across a diverse portfolio.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver procurement and category strategies.
• Lead commercial sourcing activities from requirements definition through to contract award.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier engagement and commercial assessments.
• Develop business cases and support evidence-based decision making.
• Lead commercial evaluations, negotiations and contract award activities.
• Deliver value-for-money outcomes in accordance with procurement regulations and policies.
• Manage contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Lead governance reviews, commercial assurance and compliance activities.
• Manage contract variations, change controls and commercial risk.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency savings.
• Ensure sustainability and social value objectives are embedded within contracts.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and delivery teams.
• Provide commercial advice to senior stakeholders and project teams.
• Facilitate workshops to capture business requirements and operational needs.
• Present complex commercial information in a clear and engaging manner.
• Support strategic planning and future commercial requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, policies and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and audit trails.
• Support assurance reviews, audits and peer reviews.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Significant experience in public sector procurement and/or contract management.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of procurement governance and legislation.
• Experience managing complex supplier relationships and high-value contracts.
• Proven ability to develop commercial strategies and deliver procurement outcomes.
• Experience conducting commercial negotiations and managing contractual risk.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leaders.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make sound commercial recommendations.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Experience working across multiple priorities and delivering within demanding timescales.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.

Desirable:

• Experience within Defence, Government or other regulated public sector environments.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act and associated public procurement regulations.
• Experience of infrastructure, property, facilities management or professional services contracts.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation, estate or capability programmes.

Location: Wyton, Andover, Whittington and Glasgow | Contract 82 days with extension likely

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35