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Commercial Manager

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.

* Excellent Communicator.

* Good understanding procurement processes, within the public sector.

* MS Office.

* Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

* Proven Commercial Practitioner

* Ability to manage and prioritise workload in line with business deadlines.

* Preferably experienced in PCR or OJEU, although NEC3 backgrounds considered