Commercial Procurement Manager

Description:

In this role (reporting to Head of Commercial Procurement), you will provide professional and effective procurement, commercial and contract support across the business ensuring value for money and transparency are achieved.

You will deliver a variety of procurement activities in line with Nest’s Procurement Policy and the Public Contract Regulations 2015. You will provide procurement and contract management guidance and advice to the team and internal stakeholders in accordance with Nest Policies.

You will also manage end to end tender activities including drafting tender documentation, evaluation, supplier meetings and agreement of contracts, through to contract award and ensure value for money is achieved whilst complying with statutory requirements and guidance.

To be successful in this positions you will have the following skills, competencies and experience:

• Good understanding of Managing Public Money, PCR 2015 and legal and regulatory requirements
• Experience of running end to end procurement exercises including premarket engagement, drafting tender and contractual documents and evaluating tenders
• Experience of supporting commercial agreements in either the public or private sector and reviewing terms and conditions
• Fair knowledge of contract law and an ability to advise on contract and commercial aspects including those instances where a claim or conflict arises.