SC Cleared Commercial Officer London/Hybrid £650InsideIR35
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Category Lead to support a major government technology function, leading complex commercial activity across hardware, software, cloud and digital services., SC Cleared based in London or Milton Keynes. Commutable from Northampton, Bedford, Peterborough, Luton, North London.
You'll be responsible for developing category strategies, managing procurement pipelines, and delivering compliant end-to-end procurements under both PCR15 and the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23). Working with senior stakeholders, youll provide expert guidance on government frameworks, commercial governance, sourcing strategies and technology procurement best practice.
Key Skills Experience
Extensive public sector procurement experience, ideally within DDaT or technology categories
Strong knowledge of PCR15 and/or Procurement Act 2023 (PR23)
Experience procuring software, cloud, infrastructure and digital services
Expertise in government frameworks including G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes and other commercial routes to market
Proven ability to lead high-value procurements and commercial governance activities
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills
Experience developing sourcing strategies and managing commercial risk
Desirable
MCIPS qualified or equivalent
leading commercial teams
Cloud transformation procurement experience
Understanding of AI procurement and assurance principles
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic technology procurement programmes within a complex government environment.
Please apply online.
You'll be responsible for developing category strategies, managing procurement pipelines, and delivering compliant end-to-end procurements under both PCR15 and the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23). Working with senior stakeholders, youll provide expert guidance on government frameworks, commercial governance, sourcing strategies and technology procurement best practice.
Key Skills Experience
Extensive public sector procurement experience, ideally within DDaT or technology categories
Strong knowledge of PCR15 and/or Procurement Act 2023 (PR23)
Experience procuring software, cloud, infrastructure and digital services
Expertise in government frameworks including G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes and other commercial routes to market
Proven ability to lead high-value procurements and commercial governance activities
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills
Experience developing sourcing strategies and managing commercial risk
Desirable
MCIPS qualified or equivalent
leading commercial teams
Cloud transformation procurement experience
Understanding of AI procurement and assurance principles
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic technology procurement programmes within a complex government environment.
Please apply online.
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