Full job descriptionHM68: Commercial Officer

Location: Corsham | Hybrid 3 days onsite

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Contract 24 Months

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Commercial Officer on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:
*Lead and coordinate procurement activities, including market engagement, sourcing strategies, evaluation, contract award and supplier management.
*Manage contracts post-award, ensuring compliance, performance monitoring, and effective supplier relationships.
*Engage confidently with the market to implement category strategies and achieve savings and value for money.
*Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners to support procurement objectives.
*Provide commercial expertise and advice to project teams, supporting approval processes and decision-making.
*Manage competing priorities, assess information rapidly, and adapt to dynamic situations effectively.
*Uphold policies, ethical standards and promote continuous improvement within the commercial function.
*Act as a point of escalation for commercial issues and support team resource allocation and succession planning where applicable.
Skills and Qualifications:
*In-depth experience in a commercial / procurement environment, covering sourcing through to contract and supplier management.
*Proven category management experience, with the ability to engage confidently with the market and implement category strategies.
*Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with excellent communication abilities.
*Demonstrated experience negotiating with suppliers to achieve savings and value for money.
*Confident decision-maker, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
*Experience working on large complex contracts.
*Hold Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 4 qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
*Active DV clearance is essential.
Desirable:
*Experience providing commercial expertise to support project teams in achieving approvals and delivering complex procurements.
*Experience leading and managing teams within a commercial or procurement context.
*Public sector experience would be helpful.
*Defence sector experience.
*Networks and Communications background (not a network expert but has understanding).
Location: Corsham | Hybrid 3 days onsite

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Contract 24 Months