Person Specification

Experience of successfully designing, implementing and managing a commercial strategy and strong control framework for complex contracts, in either the public or private sector.
Evidence of managing significant outsourced service agreements, ideally including transition of services in and out of such agreements.
Experience of stakeholder management and influence at all levels, through formal governance forums and informally, to ensure senior level buy-in and delivery from internal colleagues and teams, suppliers/delivery partners and other external stakeholders.
Demonstrate commercial expertise and business acumen resulting in appropriate and innovative strategies to deliver on required business outcomes, whilst achieving value for money and balancing risk.
Demonstrable experience of communicating complex commercial and contractual concepts clearly and concisely with the ability to adapt approach to differing audiences.
Demonstrate outstanding consultancy skills, whether internal or external; ability to gain credibility and influence through network development, strong stakeholder engagement and effective communication skills.
Evidence of negotiation skills, likely to have been gained from multiple large deals. Able to demonstrate examples of having been able to secure a deal, while maintaining strong customer/supplier relationships
The ability to support the development of others through sharing technical knowledge, coaching and mentoring.

Advanced knowledge and skills commercial and contract management techniques and methods across the full commercial lifecycle.
Knowledge of applicable UK central Government commercial policies and compliance requirements, ideally with a working knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review, challenge and utilise data and information.
Demonstrate a Risk Mindset – experienced in effective identification, proportionate assessment and management of commercial and supply chain risks and issues in accordance with Government guidelines and best practices.

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Level 6