Job Overview
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The role of Senior Commercial Assurance Support is a pivotal position within the organization, tasked with guiding and supporting the Commercial Assurance Team. The successful candidate will oversee the team's work to ensure compliance with client rules and procedures.
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The Senior Commercial Assurance Support will assist in helping the procurement and delivery teams achieve their objectives related to economic, environmental, and social benefits in the client's business case. This involves working closely with these teams to meet key procurement deadlines and ensuring the best value for the client.
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Key responsibilities include providing support to the Commercial Assurance Lead on all assurance activities, acting as a point of contact for assurance-related queries, and collaborating with Project Controls, Procurement Operations, and procurement leads to support assurance activities.
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Responsibilities
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* Support the Commercial Assurance Team in ensuring compliance with client rules and procedures
* Assist in developing and maintaining plans, controls, and information systems to ensure timely delivery of assurance activity
* Work closely with Project Controls, Procurement Operations, and procurement leads to support assurance activities
* Act as a point of contact for assurance-related queries
* Collaborate with the Head of Commercial Policy & Assurance in creating projects' Procurement policies and strategies
* Contribute to the development of the Procurement Code
* Aid the procurement team in following standards for Commercial Policy & Assurance, including maintaining updates and sharing best practices
* Ensure that the client's Commercial Assurance plan aligns with approval processes and provides feedback
* Support the planning and coordination of LoD activities with the PMO team, ensuring documents are organised and version controlled
* Provide accurate updates on progress to leadership and project controls through monthly reports
* Join progress meetings to discuss procurement and assurance updates
* Assist in planning resources for the Assurance team and contribute to a positive team culture
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Requirements
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The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in public sector e-procurement and constraints. They should possess a good understanding of business and procurement management systems, as well as experience with procurement of European procurement directives, EU public/utilities civil, contract law, and construction procurement as a client or for client bodies.
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The candidate should be knowledgeable in business and procurement management systems, experienced in public sector e-procurement and constraints, and skilled in applying value for money strategies and solutions. They should also be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and able to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate information.
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Skills and Qualifications
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* Understanding and knowledge of the relevant supply markets and effective application of value for money strategies and solutions
* Knowledge and understanding of the complete procurement contract management and supplier relationship management cycle
* Knowledge of the NEC and other standard contract forms and commercial risks
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
* Ability to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate information
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Working Conditions
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Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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