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Associate Commercial Specialist
Apply locations Liverpool time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R0002231
Job description
Position: Associate Commercial Practitioner
Band: 3
Salary: £36,867 - £40,965
Location: Liverpool
Term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time/Compressed Hours
Closing Date: 23/02/25
Would you like to play a key role in the delivery of one of the UK’s largest public sector Energy frameworks?
Do you have strong supplier management skills and a passion for delivering value for money?
By joining us, you'll be part of a collaborative team driving efficiency in our operations to give the best possible outcomes for our customers.
Job Summary
The role is within the Energy Team and responsible for the delivery of CCS’ commercial frameworks, providing gas and electricity products and services to public sector customers. Our commercial agreements deliver best value solutions and offer a range of purchasing strategies to meet the requirements of our customers.
Responsibilities in the role include monitoring supplier performance, strong stakeholder engagement to deliver improvements in service and implementing initiatives to support growth and to maximise value for public sector stakeholders.
Directorate Overview
Commercial is the largest directorate in CCS. We are responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of our commercial agreements, which are used by our customers across the public sector. Our customers rely on the deep category expertise of our specialist teams to design commercial agreements which allow them to access markets at pace while managing supply chain and regulatory risk. Our services also advise them on the best way to achieve value in complex markets.
Team Summary
The Energy category manages spend of c.£4bn p.a. and supports buyers from every area of central government and the wider public sector - encompassing, gas, electricity, fuels and water. With circa 28 colleagues in the Energy category we work collaboratively to deliver optimal results for our customers.
The category has a variety of specialisms, including specialist customer service, trading and risk teams. The CAS role falls within the supplier management team, primarily responsible for the delivery of Supply of Energy agreements.
You will be speaking daily with our energy suppliers, colleagues in the Energy category and customers, to ensure the smooth running of the framework agreements.
Key Accountabilities:
* End to end management of commercial agreements
* Management and monitoring of supplier performance against relevant Key Performance Indicators
* Creating supplier action plans, identification of cost reduction and value added services opportunities; and risk management
* Developing relationships and collaborating with customers and colleagues to ensure the delivery of an exceptional service
* Collating, reviewing and critically analysing data to support the effective management of commercial agreements to ensure compliance with all policies and regulations and identify emerging risks / issues and opportunities for growth
* Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver growth, attract new customers, drive customer retention and provide enhanced value for money
* Producing marketing materials - for example, case studies, newsletters, presentations and Webinars
* Supporting the development and implementation of strategies aligned to support the ongoing growth of the framework
* Developing all necessary documentation in readiness to go to market for new/renewed commercial agreements to required quality and on time. This may include PINs, OJEU notices, specifications and pricing models
* Following processes and procedures to deliver robust supplier relationship and performance management. Providing recommendations for improvements in processes and implementing solutions to the benefit of the category
Essential criteria (To be assessed at application stage):
* Experience of managing commercial agreements / contracts and / or supplier performance
* An ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships within a commercial environment
* Experience with the collation, management, analysis and presentation of information/data
* Proven ability to prioritise workload and work at a pace to meet deadlines. Well organised, able to work independently as well as part of a team
* Proactive approach to developing solutions in order to deliver operational and commercial efficiencies and more effective ways of working
Desirable criteria:
* Energy Sector experience
In the event of a high number of applications, the desirable criteria will be used as a second sift.
Success profiles (To be assessed at interview stage):
Behaviours:
* Changing and Improving
* Delivering at Pace
* Managing a Quality Service
* Seeing the Bigger Picture
Technical
* Stakeholder Management
(A link to the Civil Service Success Profiles Framework is provided below)
What we will offer you, here are some of the benefits you can expect:
* Competitive salary
* Generous pension scheme
* A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus
* Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location
* Flexi time scheme (available for B1-B6)
* Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays
Explore fully how we will reward your work.
Want to make a difference? Find out more about the rewarding work that we do in our candidate pack.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
We want to make our recruitment process accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you, please contact recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Working flexibly, delivering outcomes
CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model where our colleagues benefit from a mix of home and office working. Successful candidates are expected to work from one of the office locations listed. Our current office attendance approach requires a minimum of 26 days per quarter (approx 2 days per week, which may be subject to change) in CCS office locations or off site meetings with suppliers, customers, partners, networking / industry events. This is pro rata for those who work part time. Our smarter working principles mean that our people have the advantage of both office and offsite based collaboration and learning, as well as working from home.
Our Commercial department is transforming to become an even more flexible. Whilst this role will be initially deployed to the Energy team, candidates should be aware that there will be opportunities to flex into other category areas as required, either to meet business needs and/or for staff development.
Selection Process
Candidates who are successful at sift will be contacted as soon as possible following the closing date and advised of the interview process in more detail. The sift is due to commence WC 20th January and interviews dates will be held WC 3rd February. Interview times are to be confirmed. (Subject to change)
To find out more about our recruitment process please click here
Please note: Applicants can make use of artificial intelligence but the information presented at application must be factual.
A reserve list may be held for up to 6 months, which the Civil Service may use to fill future suitably similar vacancies across government for candidates who are considered appointable following interview. Should you be placed on a reserve list and want to be removed please contact recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk.
Complaints procedure
Our recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles details of which can be found at http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk in the first instance.
If you remain unsatisfied with the response you receive you can then contact the Civil Service Commission at info@csc.gov.uk
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