Description
As a Senior Commercial Manager at the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA), you will play a crucial role in delivering procurement and contract management functions across the organisation.
The CMA is responsible for promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour, making it a fascinating time to join as the organisation addresses the challenges of digitalisation and the growing power of large technology firms.
You will be part of a small but busy commercial team, working on procurement and contract management across various spend categories, including People Services, Technology, Corporate, Buildings, and Market Research. You will also have the opportunity to shape commercial business and provide marketplace insight and expertise.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be professionally qualified (MCIPS) or have a suitable equivalent, and have experience of successfully delivering procurement activity within a public sector environment or similarly regulated sectors. You will also need to have knowledge and demonstrable experience of both contract and supplier management, and commercial contracting in relevant areas.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver procurement and contract management functions across the CMA
- Manage contracts across a variety of spend categories
- Shape commercial business and provide marketplace insight and expertise
Requirements:
- Professionally qualified (MCIPS) or suitable equivalent
- Experience of successfully delivering procurement activity within a public sector environment or similarly regulated sectors
- Knowledge and demonstrable experience of both contract and supplier management, and commercial contracting in relevant areas
Benefits:
- Salary: £49,400 - £53,200 per year
- Contribution to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme (£14,311)
- 25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King's birthday
- Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, and eye tests
- Access to the Civil Service Sports & Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK-wide attractions, and a free Tastecard
- A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options, and family-friendly policies