Commercial Manager bei Defence Equipment and Support

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support 
Salary: £46,400 per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: Professional II
Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent

Job Summary 

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.

We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.

Job description

At Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), we're empowering our people to make positive change. We're looking for talented and passionate Commercial Managers to help lead the way to delivering the future of defence. Are you ready to make a difference?

You'll join a diverse team who support the successful delivery of defence procurement programmes with real world impact. These programmes range from peacekeeping to disaster relief to humanitarian aid projects – and we’re proud to help deliver them while ensuring compliance and best value.

You'll have the opportunity to lead and manage a range of commercial activities, including drafting contract terms & conditions, managing risk and evaluating risk opportunities, sourcing and managing the procurement of new suppliers and developing policies and schedules for regular procurements. Your role will also involve close collaboration with senior management and engagement with various stakeholders across multiple teams.

Successful candidates will be supported to undertake the required training if not already held. This includes relevant study with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), funded by DE&S; a practitioner-level accreditation panel to demonstrate the Government Commercial Function (GCF) professional standard; and leadership development and defence commercial professionalism courses to enhance commercial skills and ensure ongoing Continuing Professional Development.

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

What you'll be doing

• Accountable for determining the appropriate commercial strategy for project requirements within own delegation. Drafting the strategy plans, commercial management plans and facilitating/delivering it or making recommendations, ensuring all contracts adhere to procurement regulations and Government policy. 

• Lead the management of requirements or a portfolio of requirements and the contract management activity which will be of varying risk and complexity ensuring all parties are held accountable to meet their contracted obligations to ensure effective delivery. 

• Develop and deliver Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), Invitation To Tender (ITT), Invitation To Negotiate (ITN) and contract documentation ensuring adherence with MOD policy and legislation. 

• Support supplier relationship management, identifying and collating supplier data for DE&S strategic and critical suppliers to inform supplier deep dives, supplier strategies and roadmaps.

• Negotiate terms and pricing, place and manage contracts and contract amendments up to a maximum delegation of £10M in accordance with set guidelines outlined in the individual’s delegation letter and MOD policy. 

• Communicate in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Senior Leadership, suppliers and Subject Matter Experts. 

• Contribute to wider Commercial Profession and business improvement activities.

Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Previous experience of sourcing, delivering, and managing contracts
• Experience in developing and implementing Procurement Strategies
• Experience of managing and leading others
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office or equivalent and ability to use IT systems and programmes

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions

• Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and Influencing

• Technical Competence 1: Tender and Bid Process - Practitioner

• Technical Competence 2: Contract Management - Practitioner

Offered benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for Progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Civil Service Commission 

• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack 

• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions  

• Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission 

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

Disability Confident:

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’

Conflicts of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:  

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1 
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2 
• 3rd: Technical Competencies 
• 4th: CV Review 

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or and additional assessment.  

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. 

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission

Offering at a lower level

If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.

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