Commercial Manager
Job ID: 10111778
Home-Based - GBR
Permanent
Work From Home
The Commercial Function is accountable for the overall commercial risk framework in relation to client (sales) deals, contracts end-to-end, including any third parties and suppliers.
Job Description
The Commercial Function is accountable for the overall commercial risk framework in relation to client (sales) deals, contracts end-to-end, including any third parties and suppliers.
Responsibilities
Responsible for commercial activities in support of Programme/Transformation projects ensuring commercial deal shape is well defined and that supply chain contracts are aligned to deliver.
Drafting of client and supplier contracts and/or amendments and where required, setting up new internal/external supplier contracts to support the Programme.
Ongoing management and support of Fixed Price implementation activities, working closely with Programme team to ensure Milestone deliverables are on track, accurately provided to Client on time, any delivery risk/delays are clearly reported/managed on timely basis and in line with the contract and any scope/cost changes are managed in accordance with the Change Control process.
Commercial management of supply chain to ensure delivery of the Fixed Price Programme in line with our requirements and on budget.
Attendance and contribution relating to commercial matters at Programme governance meetings/escalation/client meetings as required.
Change Management - ensure contracts / contract variations / new projects are appropriately governed and approved in line with Capita policy, prior to submission/signature.
Identify, manage and report on key commercial / legal risks (legal risks to be communicated to Legal function and ongoing appropriate support / liaison to be maintained).
Support & advise on commercial disputes, lead settlement negotiations and define and record settlement terms (except in case of formal dispute / litigation).
About You
Experienced commercial individual who has track record in bidding for, negotiating and/or managing significant sales & supplier contracts.
Has commercial and contracts experience and demonstrable track record of owning and delivering pre and post contract activity,
Experienced in defining, driving and overseeing commercial & contract governance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong & confident communicator able to successfully engage and influence at all levels of the organisation, including up to Divisional Management and senior members of Functional Teams.
Champion to both the business and the Commercial function as a cross-functional leader and internal influencer.
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What’s in it for you?
A competitive basic salary
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
Work from home - UK travel as required
You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.
About us
Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes – for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business – in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors.
Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people’s lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.