Role / Responsibilities
Lead compliant end-to-end procurements, including those above procurement thresholds under the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, the new Procurement Act 2023 and through existing frameworks.
Lead the delivery of your team's category/project strategy for the relevant category/project team such as via undertaking market and supplier relationship analysis and benchmarking activities.
Managing own workload with competing priorities balancing operationally urgent and important tasks to deliver to key deadlines.
Maintain a thorough understanding of your customers business and culture, supporting them in your role as Senior Commercial Manager, helping to embed good contract management practices.
Deputise for your Head of Commercial Works as and when required.
To lead work on sensitive projects within a secure environment as required.
Uphold Core Values: Actively embody and promote the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Professionalism, and Responsibility in all interactions and decisions, contributing to a positive and ethical workplace culture across both Houses.
Manage Stakeholder Relationships
Proactively identify and nurture relationships with key stakeholders within relevant directorates, fostering strong business partnerships aligned with the Parliamentary Commercial Directorate's (PCD) strategic values.
Building relationships with senior leaders in directorates and programmes, to act as an advisor on commercial issues, point of escalation for issues and risks, ensuring that the Works category is benefitting from these insights as needed.
Support Strategic Planning
Assist Heads of Commercial upwards in forecasting, planning, and allocating resources for procurement projects.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a dynamic forward plan (Pipeline) and report on live activities to ensure transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
Develop and implement commercial strategy and policies.
Ensure Procurement Excellence
Lead and oversee procurement activities within the Works category, ensuring they meet the requirements of stakeholders and comply with procurement policies and internal governance standards.
Facilitate Effective Supplier and Contract Management
Ensure smooth transitions from procurement to contract management by actively supporting supplier relationships.
Work closely with the Contract and Supplier Management team to uphold high standards and ensure supplier performance meets contractual expectations.
Enhance Quality Assurance
Supporting our quality assurance through attendance at the Commercial Assurance Board to ensure our priority procurements are robustly assessed.
Influence Procurement Policy
Play an active role in shaping procurement policies relevant to your role and categories, including participation in the Policy Working Group to drive innovation and best practices.
Drive Continuous Improvement
Continuously seek and implement opportunities to enhance processes within your area and across the wider team, working collaboratively with colleagues to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the commercial function.
Data Management
Implement, manage, improve, and promote the use of systems, tools and data management to create useful management information to support the business in spend in your category.