Commercial Officer

We are seeking a Commercial Officer to join our team, supporting divisional operations and leading on high-value commercial activity across sourcing, contract management, and sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead competitive and single-source procurements, including drafting invitations to tender and negotiating complex contracts.

• Provide commercial advice and acquisition strategies to project teams.

• Manage contracts of high value and complexity, including performance reviews, schedule changes, and cost amendments.

• Take enforcement action where appropriate to manage supplier performance.

• Deliver and oversee commercial sales activity in line with business requirements.

• Operate as a trusted commercial advisor within the team and across the wider function.

• Promote a proactive approach to health, safety, and wellbeing in all commercial activities.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience working independently in a commercial role covering procurement, sourcing, and contract management.

• Strong judgement and decision-making skills with the ability to assess risk and deliver effective commercial solutions.

• Experience leading tender evaluations and supplier negotiations.

• Competence in monitoring supplier performance and analysing contract management information.

• Professional qualification (e.g. working towards or holding MCIPS) or equivalent relevant experience.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable:

• Background in research, development, or purchasing.

• Experience within the MOD or wider public sector environment.

This contract role for a Commercial Officer is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Business.