Strategic Partnering Manager

Government Commercial Function; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Commercial Agency (GCA) in the UK seeks a Strategic Partnering Manager to lead relationships with key suppliers in the Built Environment sector, unlocking strategic and financial value through effective contract management.

You will align the government's commercial strategy with suppliers, drive value, and lead high-performing teams in a high-pressure environment to deliver best value from outsourced contracts.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial leader with a track record of strategic delivery in complex, high-pressure environments.
• Skilled at driving financial value, managing critical supplier relationships and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead work with government’s strategic suppliers in the Built Environment sector to unlock strategic and financial value.
• Align government commercial strategy with suppliers and market capability; deliver the best value from outsourced contracts.

Job description

Department: Government Commercial Agency (GCA)

Job Title: Strategic Partnering Manager

Locations: Norwich, Newport, Liverpool, Birmingham or Glasgow. Existing staff in GCA will be able to apply and retain their existing location (if not one of the 4 listed) if successfully appointed.

GCO Salary: £101,000 - £131,000. GCO Pension, GCO Terms. Up to 20% performance-related-pay available on accreditation.

We are hiring a Strategic Partnering Manager to lead the work with some of the most important suppliers to government in the Built Environment Sector. The role sits within Markets, Sourcing and Suppliers, one of the most-high profile, dynamic and exciting commercial teams in the Government Commercial Agency. The Government Commercial Agency is an executive agency of the Cabinet Office and part of the Government Commercial Function.

The role holder will ensure government has the most effective relationships possible with its strategic suppliers in the construction and engineering sector, in order to unlock strategic and financial value, to deliver the best value from outsourced contracts, and to align the government's commercial strategy with suppliers and broader market capability.

You will be an accomplished senior commercial leader with a track record of strategic delivery in complex, high-pressure environments, skilled at driving financial value, managing critical supplier relationships and leading high-performing teams.