Commercial Procurement Consultant

Nustaff Recruitment has been instructed by a leading transformation consultancy to assist their search for a Commercial Procurement Consultant. The role is predominantly working remotely with occasional on-site visits to Taunton once every 1-2 weeks. All on-site visits are expenses paid. Salary for this role is between GBP35k - GBP55k dependent on experience. About You This role is the ideal opportunity for a Commercial Professional, with 2-3 years of operational and/or Commercial Transformation experience ideally in the government sector. Exposure to Procurement technologies and supplier and contract management technologies would also be beneficial. This role blends contract and supplier management, contract and procurement design, and change management with a focus on supporting Commercial teams and the wider business through their procurement and transformation journey. The ability to empathise with the client teams we work with is essential. Other desired criteria include: Experience working in government commercial delivery teams would be advantageous, ideally related to the deployment of procurement services or transformation solutions, and supporting its delivery. An understanding of Commercial delivery best practices, such as evaluation, supplier management, and other Commercial methodologies, would greatly support you in effectively delivering in this role. Have an aspiration to or be working towards Procurement Qualifications, ideally CIPS or similar. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, particularly adept in creating clear and concise procurement packs using tools like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience in Commercial Service Design including processes and contract management. Proactive, independent, and a self-starter. Able to travel in the UK and Europe. Project delivery mindset. We are looking to bring on board individuals who are passionate about: Commercial Delivery Procurement processes Procurement AI and technologies New Procurement Reforms Embedding change in procurement/commercial teams and the wider business As a Procurement Transformation Consultant, you will guide and support clients through their transformation journey. This includes assisting them from the initial stages of assessing options and building a business case, to deploying the future service and any supporting technologies. You can expect a dynamic, inclusive work environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and innovation. We're driven by a passion for excellence, constantly pushing boundaries to deliver outstanding results for our clients. Every team member at Veran is valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact, contributing to the success and growth of the organisation. About the Role As a Procurement Transformation Consultant, you would report into a manager from our Commercial Community. As a Consultant, your work will be as varied as the clients we work with, meaning the role will change with each new client or project. However, here are some of the key activities you can expect to be involved in during your time at Veran: Project Roles and Delivery: You will need to be able and willing to work in a variety of project roles, including: Commercial Design: Facilitating design workshops with business SMEs to shape how we manage around GBP50m of annual expenditure. Data: Supporting clients in preparing their commercial data for new platforms. Market shaping: Undertaking market engagements and discussions to shape our future markets for general goods/services and Defence goods/services. Process: Managing the commercial project plan, risks, documentation, information storage. Change: Delivering best practice and new procurement Act change.

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