Job summary
The NHS Business Services Authority plays a key role in delivering national services to the wider healthcare system, responsible for £billions of public money. This role involves sourcing and negotiating new contracts, managing relationships with suppliers, and providing expert commercial advice across our business.
We are looking for a Commercial Officer to join our Commercial Services Team.
It is an opportunity to have a hands-on role, working each day for an organisation you can be proud of and you will often be involved in the creation of new services and have the opportunity to be involved in transforming existing services.
We are looking for a confident, conscientious, motivated, detail and commercial-orientated, well-organised person who enjoys working as part of a diverse and diligent team in supporting the organisation to deliver its objectives. Your people skills should enable you to quickly build relationships, gain knowledge in complex, technical areas of expertise and have an immediate impact within a growing commercial services team.
The Commercial Officer will be a member of the Commercial Services Team with responsibility for delivering commercial services within the Finance, Commercial and Estates directorate to the Citizen Services teams within NHSBSA.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting the Team to ensure that appropriate contracts are put in place and managed so as to meet customer / client needs and also responsible for putting in place certain contracts and managing these, under the management of the Senior Commercial Manager
- Undertaking analysis and research that supports the deliverables of the Team
- Inputting into the planning strategic of sourcing strategies by implementing and utilising the NHSBSA strategic sourcing framework.
- Supporting the business in complying with the NHSBSA's Standing Financial Instructions and other controls and governance requirements, ensuring that all necessary approvals are in place.
- Assisting with high profile negotiations for sourcing activities.
- Ensuring that the NHSBSA selects the most effective type of agreement for the service / product procured and plans are in place to deliver financial savings.
- Supporting the decision making processes, and where applicable owning the decision making process, through; option analysis, recommending solutions using persuasion and influencing skills on strategic sourcing initiatives as required.
- Having a thorough knowledge of, and adhering to at all times, to the Public Contracts Regulations and the NHSBA's Standing Financial Instructions.
- Working with customers and clients (using market knowledge and commercial rigour) to develop their requirements into clearly defined specifications.
(Please refer to the Job Description for more information)
About us
Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.
We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives.
Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow.
As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.
We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and circumstances. We are committed and proud to be a flexible employer and will endeavour to offer a working pattern that suits you wherever possible, whether that be hybrid working, flexible hours, job sharing and more.
Ready to join us on our journey to be a catalyst for better health? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.
We are people connected to care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you are accountable for:
1. Supporting the Team to ensure that appropriate contracts are put in place and managed so as to meet customer / client needs.2. Undertaking analysis and research that supports the deliverables of the Team.3. Assisting in planning strategic sourcing strategies by implementing and utilising the NHSBSA strategic sourcing framework .4. Supporting the business in complying with the NHSBSAs Standing Financial Instructions and other controls and governance requirements,ensuring that all necessary approvals are in place.5. Assisting with high profile negotiations for sourcing activities.6. Working with the Team to ensure we select the most effective type of agreement for the service / product procured and plans are in place todeliver financial savings.7. Promoting behaviours that encourage a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and delivery of value for money outcomes8. Supporting the decision making processes through; option analysis, recommending solutions using persuasion and influencing skills on strategicsourcing initiatives as required.
9. Having a thorough knowledge of, and adhering to at all times, to the Public Contracts Regulations and the NHSBAs Standing FinancialInstructions.10. Working with customers and clients (using market knowledge and commercial rigour) to develop their requirements into clearly definedspecifications.11. Assist to ensure that outputs are aligned to Customer / Client expectations.12. To ensure effective commercial contract governance and management is undertaken.13. To provide commercial support on the NHSBSAs business growth activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you are accountable for:
1. Supporting the Team to ensure that appropriate contracts are put in place and managed so as to meet customer / client needs.2. Undertaking analysis and research that supports the deliverables of the Team.3. Assisting in planning strategic sourcing strategies by implementing and utilising the NHSBSA strategic sourcing framework .4. Supporting the business in complying with the NHSBSAs Standing Financial Instructions and other controls and governance requirements,ensuring that all necessary approvals are in place.5. Assisting with high profile negotiations for sourcing activities.6. Working with the Team to ensure we select the most effective type of agreement for the service / product procured and plans are in place todeliver financial savings.7. Promoting behaviours that encourage a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and delivery of value for money outcomes8. Supporting the decision making processes through; option analysis, recommending solutions using persuasion and influencing skills on strategicsourcing initiatives as required.
9. Having a thorough knowledge of, and adhering to at all times, to the Public Contracts Regulations and the NHSBAs Standing FinancialInstructions.10. Working with customers and clients (using market knowledge and commercial rigour) to develop their requirements into clearly definedspecifications.11. Assist to ensure that outputs are aligned to Customer / Client expectations.12. To ensure effective commercial contract governance and management is undertaken.13. To provide commercial support on the NHSBSAs business growth activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds a Level 6 qualification (e.g. Degree), or CIPS Qualified, or International Association for Contract and Commercial Management qualified, or similar qualification(s), or relevant demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification or similar
Experience
Essential
- Running procurement processes and/or managing complex contracts using a recognised sourcing/category management model;
- Running multiple, simultaneous procurements and/or contract management activities;
- Managing contracts/contractors, professional advisers and staff resources to achieve corporate objectives;
- Managing contracts in line with SLAs, KPIs and other measures
- Stakeholder management
- Producing tender documentation
- Undertaking market, spend and supplier analysis
- Delivering procurement projects within budget and on time
Desirable
- Experience of sourcing and contract managing IT, digital and data related contracts
- Use of GCloud, Digital Outcomes and Specialists and Crown Commercial Services Frameworks.
- Experience of drafting contracts including, KPIs, SLAs, contract schedules.
- Proven negotiation experience
- Experience of sourcing and contract managing high value contracts with large scale suppliers
Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The construction of contracts and schedules;
- IT proficient, primarily with Microsoft Office Packages and e-tendering applications;
- Good influencing, communication and negotiating skills, the ability to work with colleagues at all levels in the organisation. articulate and robust in presenting ideas
- Able to identify risks, issues and priorities and escalate these to team members in a timely manner;
- Passionate about working for the benefit of the wider NHS and committed to making a positive difference to the organisation;
- Procurement and sourcing models and strategies
- Government procurement framework agreements
- Public Contract regulations and NHS/Government policies
- Strategic sourcing management tools and techniques
- Creative and dynamic, strong on lateral thinking, bringing fresh ideas and proposing new risk evaluated solutions
Desirable
- Project planning and management techniques such as Prince2/MSP, Agile/Scrum
- Knowledge of the NHSBSA's wider stakeholder environment
- Can empathise with colleagues
- Experience of communicating with senior management team members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds a Level 6 qualification (e.g. Degree), or CIPS Qualified, or International Association for Contract and Commercial Management qualified, or similar qualification(s), or relevant demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification or similar
Experience
Essential
- Running procurement processes and/or managing complex contracts using a recognised sourcing/category management model;
- Running multiple, simultaneous procurements and/or contract management activities;
- Managing contracts/contractors, professional advisers and staff resources to achieve corporate objectives;
- Managing contracts in line with SLAs, KPIs and other measures
- Stakeholder management
- Producing tender documentation
- Undertaking market, spend and supplier analysis
- Delivering procurement projects within budget and on time
Desirable
- Experience of sourcing and contract managing IT, digital and data related contracts
- Use of GCloud, Digital Outcomes and Specialists and Crown Commercial Services Frameworks.
- Experience of drafting contracts including, KPIs, SLAs, contract schedules.
- Proven negotiation experience
- Experience of sourcing and contract managing high value contracts with large scale suppliers
Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The construction of contracts and schedules;
- IT proficient, primarily with Microsoft Office Packages and e-tendering applications;
- Good influencing, communication and negotiating skills, the ability to work with colleagues at all levels in the organisation. articulate and robust in presenting ideas
- Able to identify risks, issues and priorities and escalate these to team members in a timely manner;
- Passionate about working for the benefit of the wider NHS and committed to making a positive difference to the organisation;
- Procurement and sourcing models and strategies
- Government procurement framework agreements
- Public Contract regulations and NHS/Government policies
- Strategic sourcing management tools and techniques
- Creative and dynamic, strong on lateral thinking, bringing fresh ideas and proposing new risk evaluated solutions
Desirable
- Project planning and management techniques such as Prince2/MSP, Agile/Scrum
- Knowledge of the NHSBSA's wider stakeholder environment
- Can empathise with colleagues
- Experience of communicating with senior management team members
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
