Knowledge:
© Hold a degree or has relevant, demonstrable practical experience.
© Relevant professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS or IACCM) and membership of the relevant membership body.
© Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role.
Practical experience of successfully delivering sound commercial outcomes including strategic procurements and strategic contract management.
Extensive knowledge and experience of commercial processes and good practice methodologies.
Experience of procurement and contract management procedures, including OJEU, Frameworks and variations. Strong practical knowledge of UK and EU procurement regulations and contract law.
People:
© Experience of prioritising, planning and organising workloads to manage expectations and deadlines.
© Experience of managing people including appraisals, performance management, disciplinary, recruitment and selection.
Ability to lead by example and identify and confront issues early, to take a pro-active approach to driving progress and problem resolution.
Experience of working in partnership with stakeholders including project managers, suppliers, and public and private organisations.
Demonstrable ability in identifying, preparing, and delivering coaching and training for a variety of audiences.
Technical:
© Demonstrable experience of managing and championing change successfully.
© Strong communication skills with the proven ability to influence, negotiate and challenge.
© Experience of making compelling business cases/ reports to a range of audiences.
Strong practical knowledge of commercial options including delivery models, procurement routes and agreement types.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to implement tools, processes and innovative solutions across the commercial lifecycle to drive value during the agreement term.
Demonstrable ability to implement and manage commercial strategies, including but not limited to tender processes, contract management plans and service improvement plans for strategic projects.
Financial:
© Demonstrable experience of successfully managing budgets.
Ability to ensure value for money is obtained through rigorous procurement evaluation and applied knowledge of competitive procurement.
Experience of obtaining value for money within contract variation and extension discussions.
Impact & Influence:
© Proven experience of confidently and professionally conveying information both written and oral in a clear, concise and persuasive style.
© Comprehensive experience of leading, negotiating and influencing stakeholders.
© Experienced in forming and developing effective senior level working relationships with Members, Government and partner organisations to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.
© Comprehensive experience of providing leadership in a complex public-private sector partnership context.
Demonstrable ability of employing a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes.
Experience of working with and providing advice to stakeholders, advising on commercial matters including risk and compliance in a way that is appropriate to ensure commercial work is undertaken in a professional way