Commercial Officer

Job Title: Commercial OfficerLocation: Remote (occasional travel for ad hoc meetings to Liverpool/ London)Contract Duration : 6 MonthsDaily Rate: £ 400/day (Umbrella – Maximum)IR35 Status: Inside IR35Essential:Public sector procurement experience/ contract management/ stakeholder engagement/ PCR 2015, Knowledge of PA2023/ worked in professional services procurement/ contract management background .This is an officer level role and is a support role but the candidate will be working independently supporting the contract leads.The Role:Organise and develop market engagement and drive deep understanding of customer requirements and their conversion into viable commercial optionsEmbed savings methodology for the category and deliver savings targetsSupport and develop the category's knowledge and advise customers about commercial excellence and share knowledge and contribute to thought leadership in the categoryProfile and develop engagement using digitalised solutions or media's which are specifically fragmented for a diverse stakeholder community such as Small and Medium Enterprises and the Wider Public SectorReview and monitor customer buying behaviours from management information to ensure CCS continuously drive improvements to buying behaviours across the public sectorEnsure production of collateral to market and advise customers on how to buy betterMaintain key focus on savings, spend under management, customer service and strategic SRMLiaison with stakeholders and customers on a variety of levels to support the promotion of new commercial products and initiatives/procurement strategy via working groups, customer meetings, trade events, seminars, exhibitions and other eventsLiaise with Account Managers and other relevant CCS personnel to ensure “one CCS voice”. Support and coordinate initiatives that develop the sub-category offering.Responsibilities:Support the creation and execution of the category management strategy, which will provide the best-in-class procurement off er to governmentOrganise and develop market engagement and drive deep understanding of customer requirements and their conversion into viable commercial optionsEmbed savings methodology for the category and deliver savings targetsSupport and develop the category's knowledge and advise customers about commercial excellence and share knowledge and contribute to thought leadership in the categoryProfile and develop engagement using digitalised solutions or media's which are specifically fragmented for a diverse stakeholder community such as Small and Medium Enterprises and the Wider Public SectorReview and monitor customer buying behaviours from management information to ensure CCS continuously drive improvements to buying behaviours across the public sectorEnsure production of collateral to market and advise customers on how to buy betterMaintain key focus on savings, spend under management, customer service and strategic SRMLiaison with stakeholders and customers on a variety of levels to support the promotion of new commercial products and initiatives/procurement strategy via working groups, customer meetings, trade events, seminars, exhibitions and other eventsLiaise with Account Managers and other relevant CCS personnel to ensure “one CCS voice”. Support and coordinate initiatives that develop the sub-category offering.EssentialExperience and knowledge of PCR 2015Experience of working with a portfolio of StakeholdersSupplier management experiencePublic Sector experienceExperience of handling complex agreementsDesirableCIPSDisability ConfidentAs 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 CovenantCLIENT 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 0121 794 8181.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.To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181TPBN1_UKTJ