Commercial Manager NEC3 – 6 months - £outside IR35 – hybrid-London)
Our public sector client requires a Commercial Manager – Capital Markets who will support the Senior Sourcing Manager(s) within the team, driving the strategic commercial direction for projects and programmes, from concept through specification, strategy and contract development, procurement and operational support.
You must have detailed knowledge and understanding of current domestic and EU legislative requirements and proven experience in applying these to day-to-day procurement activities and documentation (essential)
Practical understanding and experience using the NEC3 suite of contracts, in particular the Professional Services Contract and Engineering Construction Contract
Experience of NEC4 is beneficial (Essential)
The role will be hybrid, required to be based in the London office 2-3 days p/week
Skills
•Computer literate and experienced in use of standard spreadsheet and Word Processing software packages. (Essential)
•Ability to quickly assimilate new business systems such as SAP or other e- procurement and commercial systems. (Essential)
•Ability to communicate effectively and to influence others both internally and externally up to Chief Officer level through presentations, negotiation and written reports. (Essential)
•Proven resource management and prioritisation skills in a highly pressurised environment. (Essential)
•Excellent stakeholder management skills. (Essential)
Knowledge
•Detailed knowledge and understanding of current domestic and EU legislative requirements and proven experience in applying these to day-to-day procurement activities and documentation. (Essential)
•Practical understanding and experience using the NEC3 suite of contracts, in particular the Professional Services Contract and Engineering Construction Contract. (Essential)
•Qualified or working towards CIPS professional standard or equivalent. (Desirable)
Experience
•Experience in managing end to end procurements, particularly in relation to construction or systems. (Essential)
•Experience in preparing, reviewing and agreeing contract terms and conditions and commercial schedules. (Essential)
•Substantial proven experience in a procurement function involved in high risk, high value, complex works, services and supplies covering a range of commodities and stakeholders. (Essential)
•Experience using the New Engineering Contract (NEC) suite. (Essential)
•Experience in commercial negotiations. (Essential)