Commercial Software Specialist - London/Contract/£650 inside IR35
Work within a Commercial team to deliver programme objectives. Develop successful working relationships with external Suppliers. Contribute to procurement and contract strategies. Compile and issue tenders. Administer contract amendments. Provide Commercial advice and guidance to the wider business. Ensure all procurement activities are within budget and undertaken in line with Government regulations and best practice. Support colleagues to achieve targets in relevant timescales.
The Commercial Software Specialist will join the Software Commercial Category team and take ownership of the end-to-end procurement life cycle for software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Strategy: Develop and implement software sourcing strategies aligned with departmental objectives and government frameworks.
Market Engagement: Conduct market analysis, supplier engagement, and benchmarking.
Tender Management: Lead competitive procurement exercises, including drafting ITTs, evaluating bids, and managing clarifications.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and licensing agreements to ensure value for money and risk mitigation.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to Public Contracts Regulations 15, Procurement Act 2023, Cabinet Office guidelines,
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with technical teams, programme leads, and legal advisors to deliver procurement outcomes.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate commercial, operational, and security risks.
Essential Skills
Proven experience in software procurement within a complex organisation.
Strong knowledge of licensing models.
An understanding of public sector procurement, and Procurement Regulation.
Experience in managing software procurements and ensuring the best value for money (VfM) is obtained.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
MCIPS qualification or equivalent
Can be outside London if needs be - Manchester, Liverpool, Solihull and Leeds and Sheffield
3 days per week in the office