Job description

 Procurement Commercial Lead 

Are you a seasoned professional with expertise in commercial procurement and a passion for driving transformational change?

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Lead to oversee and guide the procurement activities for the digitization of records across various departments. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the modernization and digitalization efforts of this company.

Responsibilities:

-Provide strategic direction and oversight for the commercial procurement process.

-Collaborate with the Procurement Services Team to design, draft, and deliver the necessary contracts for the digitization activities.

-Ensure compliance with Commercial Services Procedures and technical constraints of M&D (Modernization and Digital), the ICT function.

-Advise and guide the Procurement Services Team in the creation of the Procurement Strategy and other procurement-related activities.

-Edit and guide the work of the Procurement Services Team, ensuring deliverables meet requirements.

-Obtain authorization for the procurement activities and contracts.

-Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive effective procurement processes and achieve desired outcomes.

-Develop and implement a negotiation strategy to secure favorable terms and conditions with preferred bidders.

-Provide expertise and support in evaluating proposals, shortlisting suppliers, and making recommendations for contract awards.

-Ensure the final contracts and business cases align with GoJ standards and deliver the expected service outputs and outcomes.

Requirements:

-Extensive experience in commercial procurement, preferably within the public sector or a large organization.

-In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and practices.

-Strong understanding of digital transformation and records management.

-Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple procurement activities simultaneously.

-Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels.

-Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance and lead a team in a dynamic and evolving environment.

-Proven track record in delivering successful procurement outcomes, ensuring value for money and compliance.

-Relevant qualifications in procurement or a related field would be advantageous.

This is a remote job with paid travel fortnightly to Jersey ( all paid).

Length of contract: 6 months with possible extension

Day rate = 550-600 outside IR35

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