Commercial Practitioner/Officer - Cheltenham

Guidant Global; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global recherche des professionnels expérimentés en tant que Commercial Practitioner/Officer pour travailler sur des projets sur des contrats à Cheltenham. Ce rôle essentiel nécessite une qualification commerciale professionnelle et de l'expérience en gestion de contrats et approvisionnement. Vous serez responsable de la gestion des relations, de la capture des exigences et de la coordination des appels d’offres. Nous recherchons des talents pour rejoindre une équipe dynamique cherchant à livrer des résultats exceptionnels dans un environnement inclusif.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la gestion des contrats, l'approvisionnement, et les opérations commerciales.
• Capacité à gérer des activités prioritaires dans un environnement complexe.
• Relations solides avec les clients, les fournisseurs et les collègues.
• Expertise en analyse et communication.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les livrables de contrats en surveillant les KPIs.
• Faciliter l'exécution de biens et de services.
• Effectuer des audits et créer des politiques pour soutenir les activités commerciales.
• Capturer les exigences et coordonner les appels d'offres.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Contract management

Sourcing

Commercial operations

Supply chain

Invoicing

Category management

Analysis

Communication

Education

CIPS Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

We're currently seeking experienced and ambitious Commercial Practitioner/Commercial Officer professionals to work with our client in a secure environment, supporting challenging projects.

This contract role requires security clearance prior to assignment. Opportunities are available in Cheltenham.

You will work across various internal projects and teams, building relationships, managing workflows, and creating commercial solutions. You will also support commercial activities through policy creation, audits, and data analysis to inform decision-making. Unique projects will allow you to showcase your skills.

Demonstrating responsiveness, efficiency, and professionalism is essential. You will support team members at all levels, facilitate the fulfillment of goods and services, and oversee contract delivery by monitoring KPIs, driving cost reductions, and benefits. Your responsibilities include requirements capture, tender coordination, and contract management, applying high commercial standards. Strong influencing, negotiation, continuous improvement, and operational skills are required.

People skills are vital for mentoring and knowledge sharing. An enthusiastic approach to challenges and problem-solving will help you address issues and identify new opportunities to enhance customer offerings.

These roles are in a dynamic environment, seeking extraordinary professionals.

Your qualifications, experience, skills, and behaviors include:

• Experience in procurement, supplier management, contract management, sourcing, commercial operations, supply chain, invoicing
• Strong relationships with customers, suppliers, colleagues
• Knowledge of category management for cost reductions and efficiencies
• Ability to prioritize in complex, competing activities

Ideally, you also have experience in purchasing, bill management, and digital/technology environments.

You should:

• Hold or be willing to attain a professional commercial qualification such as CIPS Level 5 or equivalent

Expertise in analysis and communication is also valued. You should embody behaviors like being proactive, a role model, committed to personal development, self-starter, rapport builder, driven, resilient, inclusive, collaborative, and responsive.

In return, you'll join a high-performing, ambitious team focused on delivering exceptional outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to work on transformative projects.

Guidant Global is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We seek talent from all backgrounds to bring diverse perspectives and innovative solutions.