Commercial Manager

Leeds, Yorkshire
Aspect Resources

Role: Commercial Manager

Location: Leeds (2 days/week on site)

IR35: Inside

Rate: £550day (Umbrella)

Duration: March 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Leading end to end sourcing activity including pre-procurement activity, requirements definition, strategy development, market engagement and producing the invitation to tender pack (including specification, technical and financial evaluation and contract drafting)
• Leading/Supporting contract implementation and management activity, working closely with stakeholders to deliver mobilisation, performance management, contract variation, negotiation and exit activity
• Strategy development at contract level, using business acumen and market insight to drive commercial opportunities to deliver continuous improvement, value for money and/or savings
• Analysing market, spend and performance data and presenting this to support commercial activity and reporting requirements
• Supporting the Senior Commercial Manager and leading on activities which support the development of category management procedures, tools and ways of working
• Managing communication or escalation of issues from customers, predominantly in HMCTS
• Ensuring compliance with governance, legislative and policy requirements as appropriate

Person Specification

Essential:

• A proven track-record delivering end to end tendering in a Public Sector environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision making.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills
• Awareness of public sector procurement legislation
• Relevant commercial experience and a good understanding of procurement principles and practices.
• Well organised and able to work to deadlines as part of a team.
• Can work at pace and able to prioritise effectively to manage own workload in demanding situations.

To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources.