Commercial Procurement Officer

Connexa; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Commercial Procurement Officer to support a high-profile defence procurement programme. This role involves engaging with stakeholders, managing complex contracts, and ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. As part of a dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the UK's critical satellite systems, enhancing strategic communications for the armed forces. This position offers a blend of on-site and remote work, providing excellent exposure and potential for career growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex public sector procurements, ideally in defence.
• Strong knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Support ITN execution and bidder evaluation.
• Lead contract award preparation and updates.
• Assist in post-award contract management.

Skills

Public Sector Procurement

Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Job description

Commercial Procurement Officer - EC WSS Programme

Location: Defence Digital, MOD Corsham (3 days on-site per week, 2 days remote)

Contract Period: 1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025 (Extension highly likely)

Rate: Commercial Manager 4 (M4)

Security Clearance: SC clearance (must be in place) | British nationals or dual nationals with one part British and no clearance caveats

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Procurement Professional to support the delivery of the Wideband Satellite System (WSS) - the UK Ministry of Defence's highest value space asset. This role is part of a major CAT A procurement programme, involving the acquisition of three satellite systems that are critical to the UK Armed Forces and allied strategic communications.

As a member of the EC WSS procurement team, you will contribute across multiple stages of the procurement process, including Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) execution, contract award preparation, and early-stage contract management.

Key Responsibilities

CQ & ITN Evaluation Support

• Respond to bidder clarification questions during the ITN process
• Act as an evaluator of ITN responses
• Support preferred bidder selection activities
  
  

Contract Award Preparation

• Lead updates to the draft contract post-preferred bidder identification to ensure readiness for signature
  
  

Contract Management

• Assist in the management of the WSS Contractor post-award
• Lead on change control processes
• Support performance monitoring and reporting activities
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Demonstrable experience in delivering complex public sector procurements, ideally within defence
• Strong working knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with Target Cost Incentive Fee (TCIF) contract types
• Prior experience in space-related procurement
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and accuracy skills
• Collaborative, adaptable, and capable of working with cross-functional teams
• Proactive self-starter who can take initiative and manage tasks independently
  
  

Additional Information

• The role is based at MOD Corsham, with an expectation of 3 days on-site per week and 2 days remote working
• This is a high-profile role offering excellent exposure to a major defence procurement programme and the opportunity for further extension and development within a highly experienced commercial team
  
  

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