Commercial Officer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a client in Corsham to recruit a Commercial Officer. The role leads procurement activities, from market engagement to contract award, and provides commercial guidance to project teams.

You will manage post-award contracts, monitor supplier performance, and build strong internal and external relationships while upholding policy and ethics. DV clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in a commercial procurement environment from sourcing to supplier management.
• Proven category management experience with market engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiating skills for savings.
• Hold DV clearance; able to work in a security-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate procurement activities across sourcing, evaluation and contract award.
• Manage post-award contracts, monitor performance and supplier relationships.
• Implement category strategies to achieve value for money.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners to meet objectives.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams and support approvals.
• Adapt to dynamic priorities and ensure ethical standards.

Skills

Commercial / procurement experience

Category management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Independent and collaborative

Multi-priority / high-pressure

Experience on large complex contracts

DV clearance

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualification

Job description

HM68: Commercial Officer

Location: Corsham Hybrid 3 days onsite

Salary: Competitive Day Rate Contract 24 Months

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Commercial Officer on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate procurement activities, including market engagement, sourcing strategies, evaluation, contract award and supplier management.
• Manage contracts post-award, ensuring compliance, performance monitoring, and effective supplier relationships.
• Engage confidently with the market to implement category strategies and achieve savings and value for money.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners to support procurement objectives.
• Provide commercial expertise and advice to project teams, supporting approval processes and decision-making.
• Manage competing priorities, assess information rapidly, and adapt to dynamic situations effectively.
• Uphold policies, ethical standards and promote continuous improvement within the commercial function.
• Act as a point of escalation for commercial issues and support team resource allocation and succession planning where applicable.

Skills and Qualifications:

• In-depth experience in a commercial / procurement environment, covering sourcing through to contract and supplier management.
• Proven category management experience, with the ability to engage confidently with the market and implement category strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with excellent communication abilities.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with suppliers to achieve savings and value for money.
• Confident decision-maker, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience working on large complex contracts.
• Hold Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 4 qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Active DV clearance is essential.

Desirable:

• Experience providing commercial expertise to support project teams in achieving approvals and delivering complex procurements.
• Experience leading and managing teams within a commercial or procurement context.
• Public sector experience would be helpful.
• Defence sector experience.
• Networks and Communications background (not a network expert but has understanding).