Commercial Business Partner

Comxps Ltd; Thurso; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm based in Thurso is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time role. This position involves supporting the development of commercial strategies, managing senior stakeholders, and leading cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree, relevant professional qualifications, and significant experience in procurement principles and risk management. This is a 12-month contract with a government client offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• NQF level 6 / SCQF level 9/10 qualification required.
• Experience in managing and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and public contracting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of commercial strategies.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
• Lead and manage a team through change in a regulated environment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Change leadership

Procurement principles

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent

Appropriate professional qualification

Training or Certificate in coaching or leadership development

Job description

Salary: £To be confirmed on application (our client has asked for this not to be advertised).

Location: Thurso – full time on site

Contracting Authority: Government Client

Contract Length: 12 months

Clearance: BPSS

Aptitudes and Experience

• National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 6 / SCQF level 9/10. e.g. Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Appropriate professional qualification
• Training or Certificate in coaching, leadership development, or similar fields
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working with, managing and influencing senior stakeholders
• Experience of providing advice to senior stakeholders in complex operating environments
• Experience of driving cross-functional collaboration across commercial, sites, operations, finance and legal functions to deliver integrated commercial outcomes
• Proven ability to support the development and execution of commercial strategies to deliver cost savings, value creation and supplier innovation in complex supply chains
• Strong commercial acumen, with an understanding of cost modelling, total cost of ownership and supplier risk analysis
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management (SRM) practices and experience in managing high value, strategic supplier relationships to improve performance and drive continuous improvement
• Experience of leading and managing a team
• Experience of working and implementing change in a regulated environment with a clear understanding of assurance and governance expectations
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and change, maintaining focus on business priorities and stakeholder engagement during periods of transformation
• Strong knowledge and application of procurement principles and public contracting regulations
• Strong negotiation skills
• Good understanding of NEC and defined cost audits
• Experience in risk management and mitigation including commercial, legal and operational risks across large programmes or projects
• Experience of working on major infrastructure projects and an understanding of the specific challenges of cost control, risk transfer and contractor accountability in delivery

Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help