This contract with our central government client is for a Commercial Advisor for 11 months initially. The location for the role is East Kilbride - 3 Days per week on-site. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a growing team in a modern and flexible working environment This is a varied and exciting role for an experienced and enthusiastic individual looking to drive forward the commercial performance of the client's Organisation. Responsibilities • Work within the commercial team to support and maintain the commercial processes, including contract preparation, management, and development. • Maintaining effective contract management information systems and development and implementation of contract management and compliance plans. • Contract management and performance monitoring, to deliver enduring through-life value-for-money solutions. • Ensure all commercial documentation is retained and stored in the appropriate location in the client's contract and contractors database. • Support development of processes to build the commercial knowledge base. • Support the operation and management of Supplier Review meetings. • Assist in the production of financial and commercial analysis, metric reporting and reporting process development.
Requirements
Essential • Previous experience of working within a commercial or procurement team. • Familiarity with the basics of contracts and tenders. • Problem-solving capabilities, able to build relationships and influence people. • Demonstrate process management skills with the ability to communicate across a varied team. • Good analytical skills with the ability to design and develop performance reports within MS Excel. • Ability to use IT systems to enter and analyse information, including P2P systems. • You have excellent knowledge of Excel and are capable of using analysis functions. Desirable • Excellent communication skills; • Experience of operating a supplier performance / relationship management process. • Understanding of an IT Service Management organisation. • Experience in a central Government procurement team or of the public procurement regulations and process. Professional Qualifications • Desirable - attainment of or working towards World Commerce and Contracting Association (WorldCC) accreditation.