Interim Commercial Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Officer to support the management and delivery of complex public sector commercial agreements. Working within a high-profile government procurement environment, you will provide commercial and contract management support to senior contract leads while operating independently across a diverse stakeholder landscape.

Client Details

This role is with a large scale government organisation based in Liverpool on an ad hoc basis.

Description

• Support the development and delivery of category management and procurement strategies.
• Engage with suppliers and markets to understand industry trends, opportunities, and customer requirements.
• Translate customer needs into commercially viable procurement solutions.
• Embed and deliver category savings methodologies and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage and monitor supplier relationships to drive performance and value.
• Support the management of complex commercial agreements and contracts.
• Analyse management information and customer buying behaviours to identify improvement opportunities.
• Produce procurement guidance, market collateral, and commercial communications for customers.
• Maintain focus on savings delivery, spend under management, customer service, and strategic supplier relationship management.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across government and the wider public sector.
• Support the promotion of commercial products, procurement initiatives, and category strategies through meetings, workshops, seminars, and industry events.
• Work collaboratively with account managers and commercial colleagues to ensure a consistent customer experience and aligned commercial approach.

Profile

• Proven experience in public sector procurement and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).
• Experience of contract management and supporting complex commercial agreements.
• Supplier relationship management experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting senior commercial and contract leads.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across complex environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.

Job Offer

Interim opportunity paying -400 p/day (Inside IR35) and offering ad hoc travel to Liverpool Office. This role is 6 months.