NonStop Consulting
Commercial officer
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The role at a glance
Position
Commercial Officer (Officer-level support role, working independently)
Contract
6 months, Inside IR35
Rate
Around £400 per day (Umbrella)
Working pattern
Primarily remote with occasional travel for ad hoc meetings (Liverpool / London and other UK offices as required)
Location
Role can only be worked within the UK
Security clearance
BPSS (or willingness to obtain)
Interview
Informal, experience-based conversation via MS Teams
Why this could be interesting for you
- Opportunity to support a large, complex public sector contract that has tangible impact across the wider public sector.
- Blend of procurement, commercial strategy and stakeholder management, not just transactional buying.
- Independent working within a supportive team – you’ll be supporting contract leads but trusted to manage your own workload.
- A highly inclusive and diverse environment, with a strong commitment to equality of opportunity.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the creation and execution of category management strategies to deliver a best-in-class procurement offer to government.
- Organise and drive market engagement, gaining deep understanding of customer requirements and turning these into viable commercial options.
- Embed savings methodologies and contribute to delivering savings and value-for-money targets.
- Advise customers on commercial excellence and contribute to thought leadership within the category.
- Use digitalised solutions and tailored communications to engage a diverse stakeholder base, including SMEs and wider public sector bodies.
- Review and monitor customer buying behaviours using management information to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure production of collateral and guidance to help customers buy better.
- Maintain a strong focus on savings, spend under management, customer service and strategic supplier relationship management.
- Work closely with stakeholders and customers via working groups, meetings, events and seminars to promote new commercial products and procurement initiatives.
- Liaise with Account Managers and internal colleagues to ensure a consistent, joined-up approach and to support sub-category development.
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What Our Client Is Looking For (essential)
- Solid public sector procurement or contract management background.
- Proven experience with PCR 2015.
- Experience managing a portfolio of stakeholders at different levels.
- Supplier management experience and handling complex agreements.
- Demonstrable public sector experience.
Desirable
- CIPS or working towards it.
- Knowledge or understanding of PA 2023.
The environment is highly collaborative and mission-driven, with a clear focus on delivering value for taxpayers through smart, strategic procurement.
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