Commercial Officer

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Dundee, is currently looking to recruit a Commercial Officer on a permanent basis on a salary of £36,024 - £44,263/annum. This role will be based on site in Dundee. 
Responsibilities:
- Support procurement strategy, standards, methods, processes and management practices that ensure compliance with legislation and regulation. Contribute to cost-effective procurement of products and services, while reviewing terms and conditions to align with current policies and legislation. Assist with coordinating procurement process from clarifying requirements to monitoring contracts. Actively identify and implement business improvement opportunities to drive continuous progress. 
- License Management: Organise and manage license procurement activities: assess software needs and requirements, evaluate licensing options, negotiate contracts, manage vendor relations and renewals. Your responsibilities also include the evaluation of license agreement & policy compliance, maintenance of software management system, and evaluation & implementation of value add activities. You will conduct regular audits to identify non-compliance issues and provide advice on corrective measures. Additionally, you will identify opportunities for license optimisation and cost savings/efficiencies, provide guidance on license trends and changes, and advise on license implications during technology evaluations, software deployments and system changes. 
- Supplier relationship management: Endorse policy and procedures covering the selection of suppliers, tendering and procurement, promoting good practice in third party management with respect to information security. Conduct supplier analysis and assess effectiveness across the supply chain, and where applicable, perform benchmarking analysis to drive improvement. 
Essential Skills:
- First Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience 
- Previous relevant work experience in IT environment 
- Experience of the maintenance and development of processes across a complex organisation 
- Experience of fulfilling the role as described in the duties above 
- Proficient in Microsoft O365, particularly Excel and Word 
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills to influence and persuade people at all levels and to exchange complex technical concepts in a manner appropriate to the audience. 
- Proven experience managing a team covering a range of technical areas. Evidence of successful management and development of a team of skilled IT professionals. 
- Evidence of instilling a culture of customer service and technical excellence 
Desirable Skills:
- Higher Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience. 
- ITIL Foundation Certificate 
- Service delivery management experience of working in an ITIL---based framework; familiarity with the processes, procedures and outputs of ITIL 
- Previous experience working with finance systems 
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.