Commercial Procurement Officer - EC WSS Programme
Location: Defence Digital, MOD Corsham (3 days on-site per week, 2 days remote)
Contract Period: 1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025 (Extension highly likely)
Rate: Commercial Manager 4 (M4)
Security Clearance: SC clearance (must be in place) | British nationals or dual nationals with one part British and no clearance caveats
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Procurement Professional to support the delivery of the Wideband Satellite System (WSS) - the UK Ministry of Defence's highest value space asset. This role is part of a major CAT A procurement programme, involving the acquisition of three satellite systems that are critical to the UK Armed Forces and allied strategic communications.
As a member of the EC WSS procurement team, you will contribute across multiple stages of the procurement process, including Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) execution, contract award preparation, and early-stage contract management.
Key Responsibilities:
CQ & ITN Evaluation Support
* Respond to bidder clarification questions during the ITN process
* Act as an evaluator of ITN responses
* Support preferred bidder selection activities
Contract Award Preparation
* Lead updates to the draft contract post-preferred bidder identification to ensure readiness for signature
Contract Management
* Assist in the management of the WSS Contractor post-award
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