DE&S Commercial Manager

Ministry Of Defence; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead procurement strategies and manage contracts. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering effective commercial outcomes and working with diverse teams to support defense projects globally. Essential skills include contract management and leadership, with a supportive work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

25+ days' annual leave

Hybrid working options

28.97% employer pension contribution

Market-leading benefits package

Annual performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Must have security clearance before appointment.
• Candidates should have proven core behaviours and technical competences.
• Experience with tender and bid process management required.

Responsibilities

• Determine commercial strategy for projects.
• Lead contract management activities.
• Develop PQQ, ITT, ITN and contract documentation.
• Negotiate terms and manage contracts up to £10M.
• Communicate with stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Previous experience of sourcing

Experience in developing Procurement Strategies

Management and leadership skills

Proficient IT skills

Education

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. We deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for what's next. We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months.

We're empowering our people to make positive change. We're looking for talented and passionate Commercial Managers to help lead the way to delivering the future of defence. You'll join a diverse team who support the successful delivery of defence procurement programmes with real world impact, from peacekeeping to disaster relief to humanitarian aid projects. We're proud to help deliver them while ensuring compliance and best value.

What you'll be doing

• Accountable for determining the appropriate commercial strategy for project requirements within own delegation. Drafting the strategy plans, commercial management plans and facilitating/delivering it or making recommendations, ensuring all contracts adhere to procurement regulations and Government policy.
• Lead the management of requirements or a portfolio of requirements and the contract management activity which will be of varying risk and complexity ensuring all parties are held accountable to meet their contracted obligations to ensure effective delivery.
• Develop and deliver Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), Invitation To Tender (ITT), Invitation To Negotiate (ITN) and contract documentation ensuring adherence with MOD policy and legislation.
• Support supplier relationship management, identifying and collating supplier data for DE&S strategic and critical suppliers to inform supplier deep dives, supplier strategies and roadmaps.
• Negotiate terms and pricing, place and manage contracts and contract amendments up to a maximum delegation of £10M in accordance with set guidelines outlined in the individual's delegation letter and MOD policy.
• Communicate in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Senior Leadership, suppliers and Subject Matter Experts.
• Contribute to wider Commercial Profession and business improvement activities.

Qualifications and development

• Successful candidates will be supported to undertake the required training if not already held. This includes relevant study with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), funded by DE&S; a practitioner-level accreditation panel to demonstrate the Government Commercial Function (GCF) professional standard; and leadership development and defence commercial professionalism courses to enhance commercial skills and ensure ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
• We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (approximately 60% of your working week) to promote face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourself with the site, the team, and your role.
• Security: Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. See our vetting charter. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of sourcing, delivering, and managing contracts
• Experience in developing and implementing Procurement Strategies
• Experience of managing and leading others
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office or equivalent and ability to use IT systems and programmes
• Evidence of Core Behaviours and Technical Competences to be assessed at interview:
• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions
• Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and Influencing
• Tender and Bid Process - Practitioner
• Contract Management - Practitioner

Salary and benefits

£46,400 per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average 28.97% employer pension contribution. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details. Alongside your salary of £46,400, the Ministry of Defence contributes £13,442 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

• 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. If you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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Additional information

• Disability Confident: We want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application.
• Conflicts of Interest: Successful candidates must declare any outside interests; this will be discussed after interview and before a formal offer of employment. Mitigations may be put in place to manage conflicts of interest.
• Nationality requirements and diversity statements as provided in the original advert.