Senior Commercial Procurement Specialist

We have an exciting new role become available for an experienced Senior Commercial Procurement Specialist to work for the Civil Nuclear Constabulary at their headquarters in Culham Oxfordshire.

This is a 6 month contract from the start date, start date will be confirmed following successful vetting being carried out.

You will be working Monday to Friday 37.50 hours a week.

PLEASE NOTE :- DUE TO THE POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

JOB PURPOSE :0

The Senior Commercial Procurement Specialist is a highly experienced, professionally qualified, Senior Management role for the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA). The role provides authoritative advice to the CNPA Accounting Officer (AO), CNPA Board and CNC Executive on complex strategic and operational commercial matters.

Take professional ownership of particularly complex / high risk commercial undertakings. Design and implement complex commercial strategies for programmes of work with a particular focus on intricate commercial methodologies.

The role is frequently required to provide full management cover for the Head of Procurement & Contract Management.

This is for a standalone role who will oversee of 3/4 categories each. One role will take the Lead on Supplier & Contract Management and One role will take the Lead on Procurement to include the new procurement regulations.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Supports the Head of Department in managing the Pipeline of Procurement activities; Contracts Register and Commercial Continuous Improvement Framework to support the annual budget process working closely with key stakeholders to ensure the right contracts are operational at the right time in accordance with the CNC's programme
2. Ensure the evolution of complex commercial strategies, business processes and capability within the CNC Procurement & Estates function to meet CNC timelines.
3. Ensure that the following elements are incorporated and managed within the Commercial process: Equality, diversity and inclusion; Social Value; Modern Slavery; Sustainability; Health & Safety; Security; Financial Standing.
4. Identify commercial risks and ensure that they are managed within the organisation's risk management framework. Take ownership of risks associated with Commercial and work proactively to identify risk and ensure that they are managed within the organisation's risk management framework.
5. Ensure that Commercial processes meet Value-for-Money obligations & satisfy prevailing standards in terms of openness, probity, propriety and control.
6. Where required develops, recruits and implements a team structure to deliver effective management of the categories. Oversee the work undertaken by other Commercial professionals.
7. Enforcement of CNC's commercial terms with contractors.
8. Identify where improvements to Commercial processes can be made. Disseminate best-practise' that reflects the CNPA & Government guidelines, policy and procedures.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Professional Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS Professional Qualification) & IACCM or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Significant senior level experience of leading challenging commercial undertakings in the Public Sector. The role requires significant commercial and operational experience in developing effective procurement strategies and managing commercial matters in accordance with Government Policy.
• Significant experience of successfully negotiating and managing complex contracts with an advanced understanding of prevailing procurement law and Government regulation.
• The ability to deliver effective commercial strategies, in a timely fashion, to diverse customers whilst operating within a complex regulatory and policy framework. Being able to present & simplify complex commercial issues to all stakeholders is a pre-requisite.
• The ability to design and deliver relevant, modern commercial strategies, policy and procedures complaint with Government requirements.
• Practical experience of training and mentoring professional staff. team leader - to motivate, build capability and develop recognised high performing teams;
• The post holder must comply with Equalities Legislation and promote equality, diversity and inclusivity through their daily interactions. The post holder must avoid any behaviours which discriminate against others on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, political opinion or trade union membership.
• Practical experience of training and mentoring professional staff

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