We currently have 3 positions available.
As a Commercial Category lead for Census, you will have responsibility for one of the following areas:
* Design and Integration
* Communications
* Field Collection
* Data & Operational Management
* Technology
You will become a specialist in the category area, with experience applying best practice, developing methods and tools, generating ideas, and advising or leading others across the organisation.
These roles offer a unique opportunity to lead a highly challenging and time critical commercial portfolio. To thrive, you will bring extensive commercial expertise, a track record of delivering impactful results, and the confidence to operate at a senior level. You will have built a credible career and be ready to demonstrate your success across the key areas below.
Key Responsibilities
Category Management
* Develop and implement market-facing Category Strategies that maximise innovation, value, and organisational benefits.
* Lead Delivery Model Assessments and secure agreement on recommended approaches.
* Plan, implement, and manage major supplier contracts for Census delivery.
Commercial Management
* Manage a portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance with commercial policy, sourcing processes, and procurement regulations.
* Provide commercial protection for the organisation by ensuring adherence to legal, financial, regulatory, and government requirements with embedded risk analysis and management.
Leadership
* Lead contract negotiations, including pricing and terms, using a strong understanding of various contract forms (Model Services, Mid-Tier, Short Form, Bespoke).
* Develop structured negotiation strategies aligned with legislation and organisational objectives, understanding the appropriate levers available to develop a structured negotiation plan.
* Provide leadership development support to Commercial team members as part of a wider positive and proactive approach as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Supplier Relationship Management
* Build strong and effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers through early and ongoing market engagement.
* Work with Government Crown Representatives and Strategic Partnering Managers to embed strategic supplier management practices.
* Ensure supplier relationships support competitive pricing and high-quality solutions.
Stakeholder Engagement & Management
* Promote the organisation’s reputation and vision, inspiring engagement from internal and external stakeholders.
* Collaborate with colleagues, customers and delivery partners to achieve agreed commercial outcomes, inspiring full engagement and alignment with the aims and long-term vision for Census.
* Foster strong working relationships with Category, Finance, and Delivery leads to support cohesive delivery.
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