Title: Commercial Manager

Contract: Permanent

Location: Plough Lane, Hereford

Salary: £43,857-£48,117 Per Annum

Hours: 37

Closing Date: 15/11/2020

We are looking for a Commercial Manager – Procurement to join Herefordshire Council’s Commercial Services Team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, management and coaching styles to drive the development of a small team and advocate and support development of good public sector procurement practice within the organisation.

You will evidence a strong background in leading on procurement projects that are complex both in terms of the services being procured and the stakeholder dynamics across a range of subject areas including construction and social care.

Responsible for a small team, the purpose of the role is to support the Commercial Services Manager in the planning, organisation, management and delivery of the procurement service to drive and deliver an efficient, effective and responsive service for the organisation, whilst maximising best value for money and complying with relevant legislation.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 3yrs experience working at a senior procurement level and must have demonstrable achievements in a public sector procurement and supply environment. You will need to be suitably qualified by having CIPS level 5 working towards full membership or educated to degree level or equivalent and demonstrable experience for both.

More details on the role are included in the attached person specification.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;

• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and

• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

Benefits with Herefordshire Council

Holidays: 25 days per year plus 2 days unpaid at Christmas (pro rata for part time)

Pension: LGS pension scheme

Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We also offer an employee assistance programme that means you will have access to confidential support and advice if you ever need it.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.