Commercial Lead - Newport, United Kingdom - Government Commercial Function

Government Commercial Function
Government Commercial Function
Verified Company
Newport, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £68,775 - £75,920
  • GCO Pension, GCO Terms. Up to 15% performancerelatedpay available on accreditation.

Job grade:


  • Grade 7
  • Commercial Lead
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • GCF
  • Crown Commercial Service
    Type of role:
  • Commercial
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime, Compressed hours
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • Birmingham, Liverpool, Newport (Gwent)About the job

Job summary:

The Channel Solutions team within the New Product Development Unit has responsibility for 2 key areas:

  • Evolving the CCS Tail Spend Solution into a broader self-service platform. Working with customers and suppliers on the current agreement to foster adoption and optimise commercial benefits.
  • We are the primary hub for innovating new routes to market and supporting Public Sector customers through dynamic utilisation of the supply market.
We are currently recruiting to expand our team of six commercial professionals. Our existing Tail Spend solution, though relatively new, is performing well, with value provided to customers steadily increasing. Join us in shaping the future of Commercial solutions and driving continuous success in our dynamic environment.


Job description:


Working within the newly established New Product Development unit as well as the broader commercial directorate and wider CCS business.


A direct report to the Head of Channel Solutions you will take responsibility for management of the Tail Spend Solution team (a new, innovative and core proposition for CCS) and the future development of related enterprise solutions including but not limited to the Tail Spend Solution commercial agreement.


In this exciting role you will influence the future development of the new and existing CCS portfolio and work closely with a range of senior stakeholders on the development of new Channel Strategies and Solutions.

In this highly collaborative role, you will work across CCS to look at the bigger picture, facilitating smooth customer journeys through utilisation of simplified digital delivery as standard.


Ideal for a driven commercial professional looking for the next step in their career and an opportunity to be involved in major projects and high-profile work.


This role will give you significant autonomy to work within strategic, technology driven supply markets and across government to support the enablement of digital transformation in the public sector.


Person specification:


  • Influence the future CCS product portfolio strategy contributing towards the commercial directorate achieving its 2year growth target of an additional £8b of spend under influence by the end of FY 24/2
  • Support the business plan target to increase the delivery of spend related commercial benefits in excess of £3.3b each year
  • Engaging routinely with stakeholders from CCS, across government and supplier organisations to drive the CCS Tail Spend and Low Value Spend strategy going forwards. Attend various governance boards where necessary
  • Line management of Tail Spend operational management team
  • Engagement across CCS (inc. Commercial Directorate and Customer Experience Directorate) and customer groups to ensure RoE is delivered and maintained
  • Deliver the procurement of the replacement Tail Spend solution
  • Manage Strategic Supplier Relationships and stay abreast of market developments across Purchase to Pay, Source to Pay, Marketplaces, Catalogue Management, Digital Facilitation and Spend Automation tools used throughout the Public Sector and new to market
  • Work closely with the Head of Channel Solutions, the wider New Product Development unit and Commercial Directorate to support the shaping of the unit's future operating model in line with CCS corporate strategy

Technical skills:

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Manages Complexity
  • The ability to work collaboratively and self-motivate in a fast paced and changing working environment, responding to diverse stakeholder needs


  • Commercial Focus

  • Proven experience in commercial and procurement practices from the perspective of both suppliers and buyers


  • Resilient

  • The ability to challenge senior stakeholder decisions, work under pressure, and deliver multiple projects within agreed timescales


  • Builds Relationships

  • Can demonstrate the ability to drive a performance culture, achieving results personally and through building relationships with others whilst role modelling an organisation's core values


  • Procurement Process

  • Experience in the development of strategies for complex procurements and playing a leading role in the implementation and end to end delivery

Benefits:


  • As a valued employee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you will have access to all the benefits the centre h
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