DIO - Commercial Associate Practitioner

Ministry of Defence; Livingston, Lichfield, Hemel Hempstead, Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Livingston is seeking a professional to support the procurement process and manage contracts. You will work collaboratively to deliver commercial excellence and ensure effective contract management for strategic initiatives. Strong skills in prioritization and teamwork are essential. This role offers the chance to work alongside diverse colleagues and contribute to important organizational successes.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement process, ensuring commercial excellence.
• Undertake effective contract management for strategic contracts.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and seek support when needed.

Job description

Overview

Why join us? You will work with diverse, committed and energetic colleagues who all bring different skills and experience to the team and thus creating an environment of continual learning. You are likely to work with military colleagues, civil servants and consultants of all grades and ranks.

Responsibilities

• In procurement roles you will be expected to support the procurement process, contributing to delivering commercial excellence for your department and providing a customer-focused service. You will work within relevant frameworks to contribute to all stages of the procurement process, from gathering requirements from across the business in line with market research, through to handing over the contract to contract and supplier management.
• In contract management roles, you will undertake effective contract management activity in support of one or more of the organization’s large strategic contracts. This includes mobilising contracts, managing delivery and performance, handling day-to-day contract changes, managing risk within the contract and managing contract transition and exit.
• You will work as part of a larger team, but be able to prioritise and manage your own workload to deliver to deadlines and know when to seek support to balance operationally urgent and important tasks.