Commercial Manager

at  NHS Professionals

Job Introduction
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has been set up to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. It will take action to mitigate threats to health before they materialise.
This role will play an important part in supporting the Commercial team to deliver a range of commercial solutions to meet the diverse needs of business stakeholders. The post holder will have proven experience of working within a similar environment and will have experience of procuring products or services. This is very much a commercial delivery role shaping and delivering commercial solutions.
As Commercial Manager, you will be the lead on a range of commercial activities. This is a dynamic and challenging environment, and the post holder will need to be confident in managing complexity, applying judgement, and making decisions whilst collaborating effectively with other members of the team and across the organisation. Being comfortable in a highly ambiguous environment will be vital to success.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading a small team
• Delivering commercial solutions, being accountable for ensuring delivery to time and budget, in line with best practice
• Developing sourcing, contract management and category strategies
• Providing commercial advice to senior stakeholders as a business partnering function
• Managing competition exercises using the e-tendering portal (Atamis), including mini competitions, open competitions and if necessary direct awards or single tenders
• Leading on elements of contract and supplier management, using e-solutions to record contracts and manage contract changes
• Driving continuous improvement across categories and supplier contracts
• Comprehensive drafting of commercial documents, including tenders, contracts and contract change notes. Working closely with finance and legal partners where necessary
• Analysis of markets, suppliers and conducting due diligence, working with subject matter experts where necessary
• Leading on drafting business case documentation with commercial content, ensuring compliance with necessary approvals, working closely with stakeholders
• Development and reporting of Key Performance Indicators on progress status, issues and risks
• Publishing notices and opportunities in line with expected timescales, including redacted contracts
• Leading on the full compliance of data and data entry to ensure reporting is robust and accurate
• Ensuring all commercial activity is compliant with legislative obligation, UKHSA Standing Financial Instructions and Government best practice

The Ideal Candidate