Commercial Officer

https://www.malikshaw.com/job-search/1767-commercial-officer/procurement-commercial/south-west/job2025-08-07 00:01:262025-08-11 malikshaw
Job Type Contract
Location Salisbury/ Fareham/ Hybrid
Area South West, UK South West UK Salisbury/ Fareham/ Hybrid
Sector Procurement & Commercial
Salary £527 Per Day
Start Date August 6th, 2025
Advertiser Alexa Becoy
Job Ref 7091-PSR1JP00093238
IR35 Inside
Security Clearance SC
Description
The Client:

A government department client is looking for a Commercial Officer to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in  Salisbury/ Fareham/ Hybrid.

 

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for: sourcing, sales and contract management. The role provides working level support for Divisions, operating as a supervised practitioner in their area of responsibility and can have delegations which include: sourcing, contract management, or sales.

Essential:



  • Identifying the most suitable commercial approach to the circumstance, including assessing the potential trade-offs and the level of risk mitigation required to achieve the best commercial outcome.

  • Applying commercial skills and judgement through analysis of evidence and appropriate risk-taking.

  • Taking ownership of decisions at tender evaluation stage and applying commercial expertise and judgement accordingly.

  • Understanding and applying tools to monitor supplier performance, cost analysis, and contract related management information systems.

  • You have worked in a Commercial role which has enabled you to work independently on sourcing, procurement, and contract management activities.

  • Have achieved professional competencies either through relevant commercial experience combined with commercial qualifications or preferably at or working towards MCIPS.

  • Has a passion to work in a fast-paced Commercial environment.

  • The skills to think ahead and plan own workload.

  • Proven communications skills and ability to work in collaboration with colleagues, project staff and engage suppliers as part of contract negotiations.

  • The ability to develop and seek out cost effective options.

  • The ability to seek and implement opportunities for improved service delivery and efficiencies.



Desirable:



  • Research/development/purchasing background.

  • Defence/public sector background.



Our Company:

Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

 

How to Apply:

Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

Disability Confident:

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant:

As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

 

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.


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