Cedar are supporting a Fortune 500 company who are on the look for a Commercial Manager. This is a permanent position which will be based predominantly based from Home and will require occasional travel on-site in Bristol (expected to be 1 day per month) with a salary of up to £49,650 on offer.
This role will be responsible for:
- Ensuring commercial activity is performed to the highest standards and maintained to be able to provide advice to internal/external stakeholders, conforms to EU Procurement Regulations and internal Policies/Procedures and is monitored to ensure continuous improvement with the overall aim of obtaining best value for money.
- Pro actively participate in development and implementation of Category Strategies to ensure these fully satisfy requirements which may also include drafting and issuing ITTs/ITNs, contracts etc. and manage the associated procurement process up to and beyond contract award
- Effectively manage contracts by building strong working relationships with both contractor, customer and colleagues where necessary
- Negotiating contract terms, conditions and prices for Procurement activity with a view to delivering value for money/savings
Candidates applying MUST HAVE experience which covers:
- Experience in a recent role covering either Procurement, Category Management, Contract Management or Commercial Management in the UK Public Sector or services into the Public Sector
- Hands on (recent) experience running OJEU/PCR compliant Procurement's (defence sector experience would be advantageous but is not required)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team and engage with Stakeholders
What's in it for you:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
Please feel free to get in touch if you're interested in applying!
