Commercial/Procurement Officer

Overview

In this role you will drive procurement and commercial activities aligned with contract management. You will develop procurement documentation, manage contracts end to end, and monitor supplier performance while identifying risks and ensuring governance and compliance. You will support tendering and negotiation efforts and work with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, value-driven procurement outcomes. This permanent role located in Bristol offers a hybrid work pattern and an opportunity to contribute to public sector procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement and commercial documentation (e.g. strategy, tender documents)
• Manage contracts end to end
• Manage supplier performance
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Support tendering and negotiation activity
• Ensure governance and compliance

Key requirements

• Experience in procurement or contract management
• Experience in managing risks and supplier performance
• Understanding of project/programme management
• Strong commercial judgement
• Professional qualification(s) or equivalent experience
• Public sector procurement experience (trained in or sufficient level)

• Knowledge of NEC
• Knowledge of FIDIC
• Knowledge of JCT
• Public sector procurement knowledge

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