AMS PSR

On behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), we are looking for a Commercial Manager (Inside IR35) for a contract until 31st March 2026 based remotely (with ad-hoc attendance in London, Milton Keynes, East Kilbride as and when required)

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DfID) merged on 1 September 2020 to form the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). 

The FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

The role

• Lead procurement and commercial activity within the Learning and Development category
• Deliver commercial excellence and a customer-focused service across the department
• Act as the key commercial interface between the department and incumbent suppliers
• Report to the Head of Corporate Services and People Pillar leads

Role responsibilities

• Assess the existing commercial landscape and its impact on programme delivery
• Design and implement commercial approaches that deliver value for money and policy outcomes
• Lead end-to-end procurement activity, from requirements gathering and market research through to contract handover
• Plan and host market engagement activity to inform sourcing strategies
• Develop and deliver category-based commercial and procurement strategies
• Manage procurement processes in line with public sector regulations
• Lead supplier integration, managing relationships, performance and cost impacts
• Renegotiate existing contracts and assess options for contract termination
• Work with programme finance leads to understand financial impacts and benefits realisation
• Manage the impact of existing commercial financial models
• Proactively identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, risk mitigation and added value
• Translate business needs into effective commercial solutions aligned to FCDO and HMG priorities

Essential

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working in a matrix environment
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including across HMG
• Public sector sourcing experience with a strong understanding of PCR15 and PA23
• Experience developing business cases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using e-sourcing tools such as Jaggaer or equivalent systems

Desirable

• Experience of contract and supplier management in a complex organisation
• Experience of renegotiating contracts and delivering commercial benefits
• Knowledge or experience of the Learning and Development or professional services category
• Experience working within central government or wider HMG

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.