Contracting Authority: Government Client
Contract Length: 6 months TBC
Clearance: DBS – must be willing/eligible for CTC/NPPV2

Essential Experience & Skills
Procurement & Commercial Expertise
• Strong public sector procurement experience (essential).
• Solid understanding of the Procurement Act 2023, including:
o Competitive Flexible Procedures (previously the PCR2015 Restricted Procedure).
o Experience working with frameworks and end to end sourcing processes.
• Proven track record leading end to end sourcing activities for software procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous procurements (up to four at once).

Essential Criteria
Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and statement of suitability, both evidencing how they meet the following essential criteria:
• Excellent understanding of sourcing and procurement methodologies, ideally within a regulated or public sector environment.
• Experience of developing and implementing procurement / contract management strategies in collaboration with the business which deliver high quality commercial outcomes and organisational benefits, whilst ensuring value for money.
• Experience of leading a negotiation with suppliers and successfully employing appropriate negotiating techniques based on the category sourcing strategy.
• Experience of developing, delivering and implementing contract management plans, evidencing commercial management and delivery in complex environments.
• A proven track record and detailed understanding of contract law and contract management processes. Proficient in the composition and interpretation of complex agreements/contracts.
• Experience in developing effective supplier relationships and the ability to resolve issues in performance or variations in supply without the need for legal or contractual recourse, working in partnership to deliver continuous improvement and innovation for all parties including complex performance management and incentivisation mechanisms.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload whilst balancing both operationally urgent and important tasks to deliver to deadlines aligned with strong project management capabilities gained through practical professional experience,
• Experience working and effectively influencing stakeholders, projecting personal impact and credibility at all levels of the organisation and the external market, demonstrating an ability to influence, persuade and effectively communicate.
• Evidence of inspirational and inclusive leadership, developing a professional culture and building commercial capability that empowers team members through coaching, mentoring and sharing of expertise/knowledge.

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