Commercial officer

The role at a glancePosition: Commercial Officer (Officer-level support role, working independently)Contract: 6 months, Inside IR35Rate: Around 400 per day (Umbrella)Working pattern: Primarily remote with occasional travel for ad hoc meetings (Liverpool / London and other UK offices as required)Location: Role can only be worked within the UKSecurity clearance: BPSS (or willingness to obtain)Interview: Informal, experience-based conversation via MS Teams Why this could be interesting for youOpportunity to support a large, complex public sector contract that has tangible impact across the wider public sector.Blend of procurement, commercial strategy and stakeholder management, not just transactional buying.Independent working within a supportive team - you''ll be supporting contract leads but trusted to manage your own workload.A highly inclusive and diverse environment, with a strong commitment to equality of opportunity. Key responsibilitiesSupport the creation and execution of category management strategies to deliver a best-in-class procurement offer to government.Organise and drive market engagement, gaining deep understanding of customer requirements and turning these into viable commercial options.Embed savings methodologies and contribute to delivering savings and value-for-money targets.Advise customers on commercial excellence and contribute to thought leadership within the category.Use digitalised solutions and tailored communications to engage a diverse stakeholder ..... full job details .....