Employer: Reed Salary: £52,491 per annum, inc benefits Date Added: 25/11/2023
Are you a commercial expert with a passion for public service?
Do you have experience in delivering complex and strategic procurements and contract management in the services category?
If so, I have an exciting opportunity for you!
I am looking for a Commercial Category Lead to join a leading public sector organisation based in Leeds (LS1) with hybrid working available!
You will be reporting to the Head of Commercial and working with a dynamic and collaborative team.
You will be responsible for:
Developing and providing commercial expertise in the services category for the organisation. This category includes Professional Services, Learning and Development, Technology, Transport Services, Marketing and Communications and more. You don’t need to be an expert in all of these areas, but you need to have a keen interest and willingness to learn.
Developing our approach to providing loans and acting as the commercial gateway for requests about existing loans.
Leading on highly complex and strategic procurements that deliver value for money and social impact for the organisation and its stakeholders.
Providing central, strategic contract management for some of our high-profile programmes such as SME Investment Fund.
Coaching, training and advising across the commercial team and matrix management where appropriate.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A proven track record of successfully delivering procurements and providing contract management oversight for projects within the services category area.
A commercial expert in your category and have excellent working knowledge of model contracts, financial agreements and public procurement law.
A degree or relevant, demonstrable practical experience.
Practical experience of successfully delivering sound commercial outcomes including strategic procurements and strategic contract management.
Experience in people management.
Experience in financial services would be an advantage.
This role is full time and the salary is £52,491.
But that’s not all! You will also enjoy a range of benefits that include:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous employer contribution pension scheme
Fully funded travel in West Yorkshire on bus and rail with the MCard
Flexible working practices with Health and Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, don’t hesitate to apply today for a chance of an immediate interview!
