Commercial Lead – Document Management and Logistics: Print Category 12 views

Building a strong Commercial Function in Government, and with it the right commercial capability, is at the heart of a far-reaching programme of Civil Service reform.

We are building a cadre of commercial talent in all Government departments; people who can manage our commercial portfolios, who can lead our most complex and novel programmes and projects, people who have the gravitas and depth of experience to work alongside our policy and operational leaders to develop innovative commercial arrangements, whether through joint ventures, outsourcing or best-in-class contracts.

The Government Commercial Organisation is an employer which is truly committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and are able to perform to their potential. We understand the importance of diversity and inclusion and strive for a workplace that reflects the communities which we serve. We especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, candidates with a disability and candidates with gender-diverse identities. Appointments will be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

We have already made significant progress through the establishment of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), our single employer of senior commercial talent across government. This role will sit within the GCO, but based in our CCS commercial team delivering departmental objectives.

This role will involve procurement and contract management in the Document Management and Logistics – Print Category.  There may be a need to procure both new and replacement services contracts.  Accountable for all activities related to procuring and managing contracts, suppliers and stakeholders.

Experience in the delivery, development and implementation of strategic high value contracts ideally within the Document Management and Logistics category.

Lead the development of category strategies, based on customer and market insights.   Accountable for the leadership and management of the relevant operational team, sharply focused on delivering business outcomes and targets including spend growth through commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• • Contract management of Commercials Agreements over their lifecycle, to meet and exceed targets;

• • Inputting and supporting the development of market leading Print category strategies, across Central Government (CG) and the Wider Public Sector (WPS);

• • Leading on the engagement with stakeholders to deliver fit for purpose and world class procurement solutions through demonstrating added value through a deep understanding of customer requirements in the area of responsibility;

• • Developing capability within the teams, drive new technology and innovation solutions into the Document Management and Logistics category;

• • Developing effective category communication plans to ensure that all key stakeholders are effectively communicated with and provided with commercial support and guidance;

• • Analysing, validating and using data for managing and forecasting spend, targeting growth and identify and implement commercial benefits (savings), optimisation and demand management opportunities.