Commercial Manager

Location:

Bristol (2 days per week in the office)

Our client requires an experienced Contracts Manager who has experience of working within the public sector. This is a great opportunity to be involved in an interesting project offering career progression into a leadership role. You will be required to review and implement upcoming changes to the Public Contract regulations (PCR) in line with our clients contractual obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and implement Procurement related changes in relation to the new PCR regulations across all procurement areas.
• Ensure all elements of the procurement process are compliant with new regulations.
• Updating of procedural methodologies and standard artefacts to align with new regulations.
• Work with stakeholders to amend and agreed required changes and subsequently consult and deploy updated processes and training across the elements of the program.
• Consult with Procurement Governance to ensure compliance to internal governance process and align approaches around all regulatory changes.

Skills / Experience:

• Leadership and management skills: ability to develop and best utilise skill sets to deliver businesses objectives.
• 3 years’ experience in a relevant Public Procurement / Commercial environment at Line Management Level as a minimum
• Ideally educated to HND / Degree Level Qualification in relevant subject, MCIPS qualified or equivalent qualification through demonstrable experience.
• Proven ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good understanding procurement processes, within the public sector.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload in line with business deadlines.
• Preferably experienced in PCR or OJEU, although NEC3 backgrounds considered.