Commercial Officer | Ref: PIP0008583

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As a Commercial Officer your main responsibilities will be:
This role sits within the Strategic Commercial Team of CSM which has been established specifically to support the delivery of its commercial strategy working collaboratively with customers and existing commercial teams to optimise value for money and innovating where possible through effective market insight. CSM offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference in supporting the successful delivery of the aims of the Portfolio. Key aspects of the role include:
+ Provide wide-ranging commercial support to the Portfolio stakeholders from advice / guidance on routes to market, tendering processes and, where appropriate, contract management.
+ Support the development and maintenance of the CSM commercial pipeline working closely with subject matter experts and other commercial colleagues within MoD.
+ Support the development of complex end -to-end procurements ensuring innovation, where possible whilst adhering to commercial policy, processes and category strategies (where they exist)
+ Lead on supply market analysis to ensure an effective understanding of the market dynamics to inform appropriate commercial strategies and in the ongoing management of the contract once in place.
+ Network actively across MOD and OGD's (Other Government Departments), Crown Commercial Services and externally in accessing current trends and best practice, as well as potential routes to market
+ Actively contribute to the creation of programme plans, procurement and contracting strategies.
+ Provide Contract administration and management as well as Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers & contracts within area of accountability
+ Eligible for SC Clearance

+ Someone with a flexible approach, capable of managing uncertainty, adapting to changing priorities and providing direction to others to overcome ambiguity
+ A great listener and influencer with excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentational), ability to adapt communication style and language to fit the needs of the audience
+ Highly motivated individual with a proven track record of supporting delivery on a large scale or within high-risk projects and programmes and stakeholder management in a complex environment
+ Someone who can constructively challenge the status quo and think 'out of the box' in the development of commercial strategies that will drive innovation and support delivery of the aims of the Portfolio.
+ Eligible for SC Clearance
Desirable:
+ Experience of working in the public sector
+ Working understanding of Oracle Fusion or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning systems
+ Active SC Clearance, If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with tom.lester@publicsectorresourcing.co.uk
Disability confident
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Armed Forces Covenant
MOD is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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