IT Hardware & Services (H&S) Deployed and Interoperability
This role will be operating at the heart of the Gateways team delivering IT services between the MOD, International Organisations and Other Nation States. The role covers a wide variety of experiences which include:
Procurement of Outsourced Suppliers (up to £30m)
Contract management of Government owned and run capability
Establishment of a new Gateway Category
The team operate in a highly collaborative manner with diverse and committed delivery teams across multiple projects. The work environment is fast-moving and gives a good level of agility and responsibility to the commercial team supporting delivery.
The contracts are critical to national security and have a good blend of strategic suppliers and new and upcoming SMEs which allows for different contracting methodologies and contract managing styles. Performance management is a key building block for the H&S commercial team and this role will allow for direct engagement in the entire end-to-end procurement and delivery processes.
The nature of the work requires SC with a portfolio that will offer the opportunity for DV.
The role of Senior Commercial Manager includes the following:
Providing expertise to Defence Digital project delivery teams to influence and inform the sourcing of new goods and services from 3rd parties
Proactive market insight which includes a coordinated monitoring of potential and existing suppliers in a strategic and dynamic way
Define and run Procurement processes in line with public sector regulations and using agreed tools and systems
Selecting appropriate suppliers using relevant evaluation criteria and responsible for ensuring value for money for the duration of supplier engagement
Negotiating favourable terms for pricing and contract terms that deliver immediate and ongoing financial and non-financial benefits
Identification, definition and tracking of financial and non-financial benefits and savings
Ongoing proactive management of key supplier relationships
Effective management of full life cycle of the contracts including managing changes and ensuring ongoing value and service quality standards are delivered
Commercial risk identification, mitigation and management
Supporting category management maturity improvements by identifying opportunities to further enhance the value delivered
Intelligently developing and deploying a range of sourcing strategies in cooperation with internal stakeholders
Supporting continuous improvement and change management, using knowledge and experience to influence and embed good practice across the sourcing life cycle
Supporting the senior commercial officers in the negotiation of complex contracts
Hold formal delegated powers of up to £10M
Providing specialist advice on commercial policies and processes to other teams for e.g. delivery group
Potential line management responsibilities based on skill set and business requirement of 2 x HEOs
Providing coaching, support and leadership to junior team members; acting as a role-model and inspiring leader
Champion, embed and promote Diversity & Inclusion as part of the DD Commercial team culture
The post advertised is full time equivalent. There may be opportunities for part time candidates if a job share partnership can be established, subject to full time hours being achievable. Offers made to candidates below 37 hours per week (FTE) will be subject to business need and at the Authority's sole discretion.
As part of flexible resourcing, reserve candidates may be offered alternative roles within DD Commercial teams, although key responsibilities will remain the same.
Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.