Commercial Software Specialist

WESTMINSTER ABBEY; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization located in Manchester is seeking a candidate with expertise in software procurement. The role involves developing strategies, conducting market analyses, and managing competitive tenders while ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. Essential skills include strong negotiation abilities and experience in stakeholder engagement, with MCIPS qualification preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant public procurement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software procurement within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of licensing models.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software sourcing strategies.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier engagement.
• Lead competitive procurement exercises and manage clarifications.

Skills

Software procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of licensing models

Understanding of public sector procurement

Education

MCIPS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy: Develop and implement software sourcing strategies aligned with departmental objectives and government frameworks.
• Market Engagement: Conduct market analysis, supplier engagement, and benchmarking.
• Tender Management: Lead competitive procurement exercises, including drafting ITTs, evaluating bids, and managing clarifications.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and licensing agreements to ensure value for money and risk mitigation.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to Public Contracts Regulations 15, Procurement Act 2023, Cabinet Office guidelines, and policies.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with technical teams, programme leads, and legal advisors to deliver procurement outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate commercial, operational, and security risks.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in software procurement within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of licensing models.
• An understanding of public sector procurement, and Procurement Regulation.
• Experience in managing software procurements and ensuring the best value for money (VfM) is obtained.
• Familiarity with Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent.
• Disability Confident.

As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.