Commercial Lead - SC Cleared

Full Job Description

Role:  Commercial Lead – SC Cleared

Location : London or East Kilbride (60% on site)

IR35: Inside

Rate: £550/day (Umbrella) MAX

Duration: 12 Months initially

Security Clearance: SC & UK nationality

The Role:

Minimum Requirement:

• NEC4 Contracting in Construction & Professional Services is ESSENTIAL
• Experience of LEADING on complex procurements
• Strong Stakeholder Engagement
• Strong knowledge of Public Sector Regulations - PCR – 2015

The Role:

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on commercial strategies and route to market, maintain procurement ethics, in accordance with organisation and wider Government policies.
• Deliver complex procurements through conducting high quality tenders in accordance with the selected route to market, taking cognisance of procurement legislation, Government policy and guidance, such as the sourcing and construction playbooks, Procurement Policy Notes and departmental policies and guidance.
• Develop commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance, as well as, improving sustainability and social responsibility.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and bench-marking analysis.
• Deliver annually agreed savings target for the estates category portfolio through performance management of Commercial Estates teams, suppliers and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Strong Contract drafting and management knowledge across some of the major standard forms of contract in use, predominantly the NEC4 suite of contracts (may include FIDIC, AIA, JCT) and understanding of CCS frameworks.
• Responsibility as part of the Estates Commercial team for staff development, mentoring & support. Ensuring all mandatory and role specific training is undertaken. Line management duties may be required.
• You will be the trusted advisor in sourcing and commercial initiatives to both, stakeholders and your team members, ensuring compliance to the appropriate processes and operating procedures.
• You will develop and manage key sourcing activities to meet project goals while minimising risk and ensuring Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to ensure value for money and successful outcomes are delivered.
• Contribute to the development and commercial cases of Outline and Full Business Cases & Procurement/ Contract Strategies (OBC & FBC) and to additional governance paperwork preparation where applicable.
• Travel within UK and internationally may be required to meet and work with stakeholders and their teams.
• Support the development of sub-category strategies through the category management cycle from understanding the starting point in terms of spend, suppliers and estate portfolio through to developing options appraisals and mobilising sourcing projects in collaboration with Key stakeholders across Global Estate.

Security Clearance: SC Clearance

To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. 

If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed).

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.