Commercial Market Creation Lead - East Kilbride, United Kingdom - Alexander Mann Solutions for Public Sector Resourcing

Alexander Mann Solutions for Public Sector Resourcing
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Commercial Market Creation Lead (Inside IR35)

Contract Term:
Until End of May 2023

Contracting Authority:
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Location:
Hybrid - East Kilbride 2-3 days in the office


The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DfID) merged on 1 September 2020 to form the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

The FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world.

We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.


As a Commercial Market Creation Leadyour main responsibilities would be:

The Market Creation Lead will report directly to the Head of Commercial Management Office (CMO), which is a cross functional team supporting the delivery of development and humanitarian programmes for FCDO through contracts.


  • Lead Programme Delivery's efforts to remove supplier barriers to entry;
  • Continue the development of the FCDO development and humanitarian supply market to ensure it is fit for the future;
  • Creating participation opportunities for all suppliers (including UK, local incountry, SMEs, Civil Society); and, create an environment for quality competition that delivers value for money and impactful development programmes.
  • Ensuring our commercial model delivers excellent value, efficiency and development impact for FCDO, the UK Taxpayer and our Beneficiaries;
  • Responsible for supporting the Head of CMO deliver the procurement pipeline, responding to market changes / conditions and deliver a firstclass service to our stakeholders.
  • Engagement with key stakeholders from across FCDO and wider HMG.

You'll have relevant experience in:


  • Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, assertive and the ability to have difficult conversations
  • Strong leadership qualities and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • An advocate of continuous professional development
  • Understanding of the procurement end to end lifecycle and the capabilities required to add commercial value at each stage
  • Experience of leading a commercial team in a fast paced environment
  • Flexibility, willingness and ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to work at pace and evidence of project delivery
  • Valid SC Clearance
Desirable

  • Member of a relevant professional body, e.g. MCIPS or similar or committed to working towards
  • Experience of supporting International Development programmes
  • Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas._

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • East Kilbride, G75 8EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in East Kilbride, G75 8EA
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