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Locations: MOD Corsham, Wiltshire (SN13 9ET), MOD Abbey Wood (BS34 8JH) or MOD Main Building, London (SW1A 2JL)
Job Summary
Due to the nature of the role, this position is open to UK Nationals only.
We are looking for talented and hard-working individuals with demonstrable commercial experience or transferable skills, to join us in providing a full procurement service for digital technology capability across Defence.
National Armaments Digital & Data (NA-D&D) teams operate across Defence to integrate digital and data activity, set standards, deliver common services and platforms, and develop the people and skills required for a digitally integrated, warfighting-capable force.
In support of this, NA-D&D Commercial is the core team responsible for delivering outstanding outcomes and value for Defence across its exploitation of digital and information technologies, through our oversight and management of all third- party IT spend for Defence.
We are responsible for a large portfolio of complex contracts worth £4.7bn a year, through more than 300 suppliers. We have implemented Enterprise Category Management and operate across five categories – Networks, Hardware and Services, Space, Software and Professional Services – engaging with suppliers of all sizes and specialisms across the Defence landscape.
We are committed to developing our staff, providing opportunities to develop and grow within an inclusive and supportive environment. You will work within a highly capable, diverse team who will support you to develop your professional and personal skills, knowledge, and experience, including a fully funded professional qualification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week, full time equivalent. There may be opportunities for part time candidates if a job share partnership can be established, subject to full time hours being achievable. Offers made to candidates below 37 hours per week (FTE) will be subject to business need.
Job Description
This job is for a Senior Commercial Manager to join the Software and Cloud Services Category.
The Software and Cloud Services Category manages a portfolio worth over £4 billion, delivering the technology that powers Defence's digital transformation. From software and cloud platforms to emerging AI and cyber capabilities, you will help shape the commercial strategies and supplier relationships that enable Defence to operate, innovate and transform.
As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will shape and influence the team’s category strategy while owning your own portfolio of procurements and contracts across the full commercial lifecycle.
Reporting to the Commercial Lead, you will join a collaborative and ambitious team with opportunities to influence strategy and deliver hugely impactful commercial outcomes while developing others and building your own career within one of government's most dynamic commercial environments.
Typical Activities Include (but Are Not Limited To):
Pre-market Engagement
- Providing expertise to NA-D&D project delivery teams to influence and inform the procurement of new goods and services from third parties, in accordance with digital Category Strategies.
- Proactive market insight which includes a coordinated monitoring of potential and existing suppliers in a strategic and dynamic way.
Sourcing
- Define and deliver Procurement processes in line with public sector Procurement regulations and MOD Commercial Policy, using assured procurement tools and systems.
- Selecting appropriate suppliers using relevant evaluation criteria and responsible for ensuring value for money for the duration of supplier engagement.
- Negotiating Contract Terms and Conditions addressing risk and liabilities and appropriate pricing mechanisms, which deliver immediate and ongoing financial and non-financial benefits.
- Hold formal delegated powers of up to £10M.
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Contract Management
- Identification, definition and tracking of financial and non-financial benefits and savings.
- Ongoing proactive management of key stakeholder and supplier relationships.
- Effective management of full life cycle of the contracts including performance management, managing changes and ensuring ongoing value and service quality standards are delivered.
- Commercial risk identification, mitigation and management.
As part of flexible resourcing, reserve candidates may be offered alternative roles within NA-D&D Commercial teams.
Person Specification
We Are Looking For a Person Who:
- Collaborates, with a positive attitude.
- Communicates effectively and is able to clearly articulate messages, adapting to the needs of the audience.
- Motivates and inspires and has the confidence of the team and their peers.
- Builds and maintains a working culture of mutual trust and inclusion.
- Is a clear decision maker and takes accountability for decisions made.
- Prioritises and manages their workload and time effectively.
- Manages their team effectively, taking account of diverse views and needs.
- Established and maintains professional relationships competently and confidently.
- Holds themselves and others to account.
We Are Looking For a Person Who Demonstrates:
- Experience of working in a commercial role undertaking large sourcing projects, and high value contract negotiation for complex contracts.
- Practical experience and expertise in contract management, including managing contracts from contract award to contract closeout.
- Experience of category management.
- Practical experience in utilising market insight to aid sourcing and contract management.
- Practical experience and expertise in supplier management.
- Holds Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply CIPS Level 4, or is willing to achieve this qualification by commencing study once in post. This will be fully funded and supported by MOD.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
Technical Skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- People Standards for the Profession - Understanding Needs and Sourcing Options - Associate Commercial Lead
- People Standards for the Profession - Contract and Supplier Management - Associate Commercial Lead
Additional Benefits
Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
- Hybrid working options including some working from home where appropriate, although we expect the role to require office working on 4 days per week
- Commercial Market Skills Allowance of £1500 per annum, payable to staff on completion of CIPS Level 4 and mandatory commercial e-learning courses.
- Fully funded training for professional qualifications with Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), a global membership organisation.
- MOD Corsham has on site parking, staff restaurant, coffee shops, sports facilities including fully equipped 24/7 gym for a fraction of the cost of a commercial gym. Classes run daily by fully trained PT instructors.
- MOD Corsham is a modern building surrounded by countryside, perfect for lunchtimes walks.
- MOD Abbeywood has on site parking, staff restaurants, coffee shops, sports facilities. Filton AbbeyWood train station is located within a 10 minute walk to/from site.
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Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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