Commercial Practitioners

Commercial Practitioners

The rewards

• Salary £48,027
• Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus
• Minimum 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days with service, excluding bank holidays
• Flexi time scheme
• Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location

The role

• Effective management of Commercial Agreement performance over its lifecycle, including communications campaigns and sharing insights at industry and customer forums
• Lead on procurement workstreams and contribute to the delivery and management of category commercial agreement procurements
• Act as a category specialist, advising public sector buyers at all levels on optimal commercial strategies for technology procurement
• Manage complex enquiries, providing high quality advice and guidance
• Management of commercial agreement suppliers, synthesising data and financial reporting to identify market trends, spending behaviours, and value-add opportunities
• Develop strong engagement with suppliers and public sector buyers to share best practice
• Work in close collaboration with the Customer Experience Directorate to grow and retain the customer base
• Effectively manage risk and issues for your agreement, ensuring mitigation and escalation measures are implemented
• Support the Commercial Lead in evolving category strategies
• Support team development and resilience, while identifying and implementing process improvements

The ideal candidate

• Experience of procurement in the technology category with a track record of managing contract performance and delivering value for money
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess large data sets and make informed decisions in a complex commercial environment
• Experience of supplier and/or customer relationship management within the technology sector
• Ability to motivate, influence, and persuade diverse internal and external stakeholders across all seniority levels
• Ability to problem solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities

The role sits within the Technology Category at the Government Commercial Agency (GCA), managing over £14bn of public sector spend across subcategories including Digital and Technology Services, Network Services, Hardware, and Software.

There will be opportunities to flex into other category areas to meet business needs and/or for staff development.