Role: Commercial Officer
Salary/Rate: £ 500 per day (inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid Swindon
Contract Duration: 6 months
We are currently looking for a Commercial Officer for our government client. This role is hybrid, based between 2 days per week on site in Shrivenham Swindon, and the remainder of the week working remotely.
The contract duration is 6 months with potential extension, operating inside IR35.
Security Clearance: Security Check ('SC Clearance')
This role is inside IR35 and will be based on an Umbrella solution.
Essential Skills/Experience Required
* Previous experience in the defence sector
* Commercial licence
* CIPS Level 4 or equivalent
* Contract management experience
* PFI experience - highly desirable
* Strong stakeholder management skills
* Experience in procurement, stakeholder management, contract negotiation, and supplier management in a commercial environment
* Self-starter with decision-making confidence, effective communication skills, and ability to work independently and in a team
* Ability to manage competing priorities, assess information rapidly, seek clarity when needed, and communicate effectively with stakeholders who may have limited procurement knowledge
Role/Responsibilities
* Collaborate with project colleagues to deliver commercial aspects of acquisition programmes, managing stakeholders within the company and other government departments, including input into frameworks
* Compile, issue, and evaluate tenders, working with the wider Commercial Team to share best practices and lessons learned
* Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and enablers in Defence and Government, assisting in conflict resolution or creating solutions
* Provide commercial advice and guidance, ensuring procurement activities deliver value for money and comply with HMG policies and regulations
* Review tenders and collaborate with the Commercial Team on best practices
If interested, please click Apply Now and send a CV for review.
We support the Disability Confident Scheme and the Armed Forces Covenant, guaranteeing interviews for candidates who meet essential criteria and have relevant backgrounds. Please notify us at igs [at] circlerecruitment [dot] com if applicable.
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