Senior Commercial Officer

Salary: £47,181- £51,356

Grade: M

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northallerton, County Hall Campus

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Officer to join our middle management team. This role is essential in delivering our award-winning Procurement and Contract Management Service.

About You

We want to hear from you if you have extensive public sector procurement experience and can demonstrate the following capabilities.

• Communication Skills: Excellent at conveying ideas and listening to others.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build strong and effective working relationships.
• Decision-Making: Capable of making informed and timely decisions.
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and strong ethical principles.
• Empathy: Understands and considers the feelings and perspectives of others.
• Delegation: Effectively assigns tasks and trusts team members to execute them.
• Solutions Focussed: Skilled at identifying issues and finding effective solutions.
• Motivation: Encourages and motivates team members to achieve their best.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for their actions and the outcomes of their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective management of operational staff within the Procurement and Contract Management Service
• Support the Senior Commercial Managers in execution of category management and ongoing contract management activity.
• Responsibility for leading task and finish groups.
• Contribute to the Service team plan and Strategy.
• Lead and manage high value/ complex procurements and contracting activity.
• Hold the team to account for delivering high standards of performance against agreed indicators.
• Build strong working relationships with principal stakeholders such as Heads of Service and managed staff.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement and contracting activities are effective and provide value for money.
• Provide specialist procurement and contract advice and guidance to support the organisation's forward procurement plans.
• Deputise for the Senior Commercial Manager where required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience in procurement, with a strong track record in managing and delivering complex procurement projects.
• Demonstrable experience of complex supplier negotiations and delivery of cashable savings.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of procurement legislation.
• Relevant degree or in the process of completing a professional qualification related to procurement (e.g., CIPS), or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Clear communicator with the ability to get others onboard and engaged.
• Ability to plan your own time and help others in the team manage their time effectively to ensure the successful delivery of the commercial pipeline.
• Proactive, can-do attitude.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Participation in our employee benefits scheme ‘Everybody Benefits’.
• Commitment to staff training and development.
• Flexible working practices supported by modern technology.

The role is Hybrid with a mix of working from home and minimum of 2 days per week in County Hall Northallerton

Why North Yorkshire? North Yorkshire is the largest county in England, offering a rich diversity of activities and major transport links, making it easily accessible from surrounding areas. Join us and be part of a significant transformation programme where procurement and contract management are at the heart of our operations.

Application Process:

As part of your application, please submit your CV or a one-page personal statement detailing your qualifications and experience relevant to this role.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate and skilled professional to our team!

For an informal conversation about the post please contact Katie Longstaff, Senior Commercial Manager - People on Tel 01609 536831 or Email [email protected]

Key dates:

The closing date for applications is Monday 4th August.

Interviews will be held on the 15th and 18th August 2025 at County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD.

Key documents:

Job description.pdf

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NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.