Role: Principal Commercial ManagerSalary/Rate: £ 81 per hr (inside IR35) Location: Hybrid ReadingContract Duration: 15 months
We are currently looking for a Principal Commercial Manager for our government client. This Principal Commercial Manager role is hybrid, based between 1-2 days in the office/on site and the remainder of the week working remotely. Office locations will vary within the Reading area, and occasional national supplier visits (expensed) will be required as per business needs (usually South East UK) which will count towards the onsite attendance days.
The contract for the Principal Commercial Manager position is for 15-months with potential to extend, operating inside IR35.
Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance")and sole UK national
This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.
Essential skills/experience required:
1. Proven sourcing strategy experience
2. Experience of end-to-end procurement lifecycle
3. A procurement specialist with strong category management experience
4. Strong supplier engagement skills
5. Stakeholder Management skills - has worked with stakeholders to clearly define requirements
6. Worked on Large scale Commercial contracts with diverse category experience
7. High level of commercial acume...