Job Title: Commercial ManagerLocation:Hybrid - 2 days a week on site in LeedsWorkshops will require travel average 1 day per month in London or Leeds.Contract Duration: 12 MonthsDaily Rate: £725/day (Umbrella Maximum)IR35 Status: Inside IR35Essential Skills & Criteria:Experience delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), including familiarity with the Central Digital Platform, new notice types, and associated procedures. Given the recent implementation of PA23.Significant procurement experience using a range of proceduresStrong business acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision makingExcellent stakeholder management skillsExcellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skillsAwareness of public sector procurement legislationRelevant commercial experienceDesirable Criteria:A proven track-record delivering contract management in a commercial environmentThe ability to drive improved outcomes by influencing and developing the market.E-procurement systems experience (Jaggaer)Key Responsibilities:Leading end to end sourcing activity including pre-procurement activity, Delivery Model Assessment, OBC development, requirements definition, strategy development, market engagement and producing the invitation to tender pack (including specification, technical and financial evaluation and contract drafting), evaluation, moderation, award letters, final business case. Proficient use of the Jaggaer e-sourcing system.Contract administration of a range of contracts, including developing and managing contract variations and change control and other contract mechanisms;Assuring the pay and performance mechanisms work correctly and validation of contractor performance and assurance of payment applicationsLeading on collaborative commercial opportunities, working with other government departmentsLeading conflict and issue resolution with suppliers and stakeholders, seeking support from the Senior Commercial Manager where appropriateSupporting the Senior Commercial Manager and leading on activities which support the development of category management procedures, tools and ways of workingManaging communication or escalation of issues from customers.8 Ensuring compliance with governance, legislative and policy requirements as appropriate.Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on 0121 794 8181.We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181JBRP1_UKTJ