De&s Commercial Officer - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £32,500 - £35,000-
Job grade:

Other
Senior Technical Specialist I
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Defence Equipment & Support
Commercial

Type of role:

Commercial

Procurement and Contracts Management
Working pattern:

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available:

3Contents

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Location

HMNB Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3LJAbout the job

Job summary:

We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.
Our people push for bestinclass every day because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you're driven to set new standards, find your place with us.

Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?
Job description:

As part of our Commercial function, you'll join a diverse team of around 1,000 people who support the successful delivery of defence procurement programmes with real world impact.

Equipping and supporting the UK's armed forces, these programmes range from peacekeeping to disaster relief to humanitarian aid projects - and we're proud to help deliver them while ensuring compliance and best value.

You'll benefit from a clear career path with plenty of opportunities for progression, support from colleagues and mentors to develop your career, access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution.

You'll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women's Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network - and many more.

We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we're pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.

This is an excellent way to begin or continue your career in the Civil Service.

There are a large number and a variety of roles available within both DE&S working on projects in support of the British Armed Forces.

The career path in our Commercial Function will enable you to develop the full range of commercial skills used in the organisation.

With the support of a dedicated Functional Development Officer; an experienced commercial mentor and a large network of experienced peers and colleagues.

You will be actively encouraged to test and develop new skills in a variety of roles and projects.

In addition to full induction and on the job training we actively encourage ongoing career development including professional qualification.

We provide an array of training and other development opportunities to help our employees develop their skills and experience for a great career supporting the Armed Forces.

We also promote and support a range of flexible working patterns enabling colleagues to balance home and work responsibilities.

Please note that some of the positions available will be open to Sole UK Nationals only and some successful applicants will need to be able to pass Developed Vetting clearance.

Please also note some attendance to the stated site may be required for this position.

We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our
CV guidance before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.

About the role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Developing Invitation to Tender documentation, negotiating terms, pricing and placing of contracts up to a maximum delegation of £2.5M, in accordance with the Ministry of Defence policy.
Supporting the development of new Procurement Strategies through analysis of the markets for Defence Equipment, 'learning from experience' with other teams in DE&S and using DE&S acquisition tools to advertise defence procurements to future suppliers.
Lead and/or assist (depending on project value) in the portfolio management of Category A
D contracts, ensuring contract obligations are met in line with the contract and business requirements.
Monitoring supplier performance management in accordance with Contract Management Plans.
Contributing to wider Commercial function and business improvement activities.
Communicating in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Manage staff where required, advising, coaching and developing Commercial Assistants.

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