Senior Commercial Manager

Programme Name: LCST

Location: Bristol

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for the General Supplies and OLG Commercial Team within Leidos Supply Ltd.

Providing commercial support and advice to both team members and other stakeholders. Ensuring that the necessary professional standards are maintained for all commercial work and further the aim of achieving the most cost-effective procurement of requirements and deliver the benefits required by Team Leidos under Logistic Commodities and Services (Transformation).

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

• To ensure that all Commercial activity within your area of responsibility is performed to the highest standards, conforms to EU Procurement Regulations and Leidos Policies and Procedures and is monitored to ensure continuous improvement with the overall aim of obtaining best value for money
• To proactively participate in development and implementation of Category Strategies to ensure these fully satisfy LSL requirements
• To ensure all ITTs/ITNs, contracts etc are drafted to the highest quality, to drive best practice and focus on delivery of benefit, on time delivery and quality
• To negotiate contractual terms, conditions and prices within approved delegations for Procurement activity with a view to delivering against the Benefits Realisation Plan
• Maintain professional standards and provide commercial support and advice to staff, stakeholders and customers
• To drive the SRM process for the GS and OLG areas to ensure all contracts are managed effectively and strong working relationships with both contractor, customer and colleagues are developed where necessary
• To set targets and objectives for the GS and OLG areas, working with the Head of Delivery, and monitoring achievement against these targets
• Ensure Commercial MI is accurate, up to date and submitted on time.
• To actively contribute to the development of LSL tools, processes and procedures thereby supporting Team Leidos transformation and continuous improvement
• Continuing Professional and Personal Development to ensure currency with EU and Commercial Procurement practices and Regulations and maximise contribution to the business
• Manage self and staff iaw Leidos HR policies ensuring compliance with performance management requirements and timescales
• Mentor junior staff within LSL to facilitate their personal and professional development
• Trained in, and fully observant of, Good Distribution Practice (PGD) obligations and best practices

What does Leidos need from me?

• Substantial Commercial Procurement experience or a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (or related field)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

It would be desirable if you had:

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS)
• Experience of public sector procurement, including application of EU Regulations
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• Full Driving Licence
• APMP or other project management qualification

Pre-Screening Requirements: BPSS

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

•    Dynamic Working 

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting Date:

2024-12-02

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.