Commercial Manager

CONVENTUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Location (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team in Bristol, working two days a week in the office. This role involves ensuring compliance with new Public Contract regulations and facilitating updates to procedural methodologies. The position offers opportunities for career progression into leadership roles within a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a relevant Public Procurement / Commercial environment at Line Management Level as a minimum.
• Preferably experienced in PCR or OJEU.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement Procurement related changes in relation to the new PCR regulations.
• Ensure all elements of the procurement process are compliant with new regulations.
• Work with stakeholders to amend and agree required changes.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Ability to persuade and negotiate

Understanding procurement processes

Ability to manage and prioritise workload

Education

HND / Degree Level Qualification in relevant subject

MCIPS qualified

Job description

Location: Bristol (2 days per week in the office)

Our client requires an experienced Contracts Manager who has experience of working within the public sector. This is a great opportunity to be involved in an interesting project offering career progression into a leadership role. You will be required to review and implement upcoming changes to the Public Contract regulations (PCR) in line with our clients contractual obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and implement Procurement related changes in relation to the new PCR regulations across all procurement areas.
• Ensure all elements of the procurement process are compliant with new regulations.
• Updating of procedural methodologies and standard artefacts to align with new regulations.
• Work with stakeholders to amend and agreed required changes and subsequently consult and deploy updated processes and training across the elements of the program.
• Consult with Procurement Governance to ensure compliance to internal governance process and align approaches around all regulatory changes.

Skills / Experience:

• Leadership and management skills: ability to develop and best utilise skill sets to deliver businesses objectives.
• 3 years’ experience in a relevant Public Procurement / Commercial environment at Line Management Level as a minimum
• Ideally educated to HND / Degree Level Qualification in relevant subject, MCIPS qualified or equivalent qualification through demonstrable experience.
• Proven ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good understanding procurement processes, within the public sector.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload in line with business deadlines.
• Preferably experienced in PCR or OJEU, although NEC3 backgrounds considered.