Assistant Procurement Commercial Manager - Defence

Mace; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Medical health cover

Life insurance

Income protection insurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary salary reviews

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Mace is seeking an Assistant Procurement Commercial Manager to support the Defence Business Unit on pre-contract activities, tendering, and contract formation across major programmes.

You will develop commercial strategies, manage stakeholders, and ensure governance and compliance, with potential permanent appointment after the 12-month FTC.

SC clearance eligibility, national travel, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience producing tender and contract documentation.
• Experience developing commercial and procurement strategies and running end-to-end tender processes.
• Understanding of commercial and contract management principles, with familiarity in Defence/Public Sector procurement.
• Experience developing governance procedures, processes and systems.
• Knowledge of E-Sourcing and E-Evaluation tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial strategies, business cases, contract documents and tender packages.
• Develop commercial strategies, business cases and manage stakeholder relationships through to contract execution.
• Champion a diverse, inclusive and wellbeing focused working environment.
• Support the delivery of key commercial assignments across defence programmes.
• Provide strategic direction aligned with client and project objectives.
• Manage activities across all stages of the MOD commercial lifecycle.

Skills

Tender documentation

Commercial strategy

Stakeholder management

Contract lifecycle

Public sector procurement

Defence industry knowledge

Security clearance awareness

Team leadership

Tools

E-Sourcing systems

E-Evaluation systems

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

Due to continues growth we are looking to appoint several Assistant Procurement Commercial Managers to join our Defence Business Unit. These positions are being offered on a 12 month fixed term contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent during the FTC or shortly after. You will play a key role in delivering pre contract procurement activities and wider commercial responsibilities across major Defence programmes, including strategy development, tendering, evaluation and contract formation. With over 400 colleagues delivering across the Defence Business Unit, Mace supports national security through infrastructure, commercial services and project delivery. Suitable individuals will hold, or be eligible to obtain, security check (SC) clearance and be flexible to work across the UK. Experience within the Defence sector and the wider public sector is highly beneficial.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Preparing commercial strategies, business cases, contract documentation and tender packages.
• Developing commercial strategies, preparing business cases, producing contract and tender documentation, and managing stakeholders’ relationships through to formal contract execution.
• Championing a diverse, inclusive and wellbeing focused working environment.
• Supporting the delivery of key commercial assignments and business areas.
• Providing strategic direction aligned with overall client and project objectives.
• Managing and delivering activities across all stages of the MOD commercial lifecycle.

You’ll Need To Have

• Experience producing tender and contract documentation.
• Experience developing commercial and procurement strategies and running end to end tender processes.
• An understanding of commercial and contract management principles, with some familiarity with Defence Contracts and Public Sector Procurement processes.
• Experience developing commercial governance procedures, processes and systems.
• Knowledge and use of E-Sourcing and/or E-Evaluation systems.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading workstreams within large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Professional membership or progression toward CIPS, CCM or equivalent.
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (SC).
• Flexibility to travel nationally when required.

What’s On Offer

• Car allowance.
• Medical health cover.
• Life insurance.
• Income protection insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.
• Family friendly policies.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.