Senior Commercial Officer

Senior Commercial Officer Our Local Authority client based in Central London, are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Officer to join their Procurement and Commercial Service, on an initial 12 month FTC. In this role, you will lead and support the delivery of medium-value (above threshold) and complex tenders. The salary banding is 42,912 - 54,360, and working arrangements consist of 1 day per week in the office. There is scope for this FTC to extend based on performance, or become permanent. Key responsibilities include: Leading procurement exercises from initiation through to contract award and mobilisation Designing and managing tenders to meet commercial, social value and sustainability objectives Providing pragmatic, professional procurement advice to commissioners, senior managers and stakeholders Developing procurement strategies, specifications, evaluation models and tender documentation Working collaboratively with legal, finance and technical specialists to shape contracts and KPIs Ensuring full compliance with procurement legislation, Council policies and best practice Managing risk, engaging with suppliers and supporting contract mobilisation and handover Keeping up to date with market developments, policy changes and procurement best practice If you would be interested in applying or discussing further, please do send through on application or get in touch via email. ..... full job details .....