Commercial Advisor

Job title:

Commercial Advisor

Company:

Sopra Steria

Job description

Are you ready to lead impactful relationships, drive commercial opportunities, and shape strategic partnerships to support NHS SBS Procurement’s growth?NHS Shared Business Services are currently seeking a Commercial Advisor to join our rapidly growing procurement function.This role sits within our ICS Solutions team, which provides framework agreements, consultancy, and full procurement services to wider Public Sector clients. We use skilled teams and efficient technology to deliver solutions that meet customer needs, supporting clients in meeting national goals within critical timeframes.You will build and manage relationships with client organisations, identifying growth opportunities and helping bring in new business. Actively engage with clients to develop and coordinate sales pipelines, support important customers, and collaborate on strategies for applying procurement services. As the main point of contact, you’ll also handle communications and make sure internal teams work together to deliver quality and timely results.This flexible hybrid role allows remote work with quarterly in-person team meetings in Leeds or Salford, plus client site visits as needed to strengthen relationships.If you think this role could be for you, we want to hear from you!What you will be doing:

• Managing relationships between client organisations and Procurement, identifying growth opportunities and driving new business.
• Building and managing sales pipelines, supports key customers, and collaborates with clients on procurement strategies.
• Serving as the main point of contact, ensuring effective communication and coordination across internal teams to deliver quality, timely results.
• Providing expertise and knowledge of NHS SBS Procurement services and activities.
• Identifying and initiating commercial opportunities aligned with strategies and growth potential.
• Developing strategic partnerships, collaborative procurement initiatives, and custom project opportunities.

What you will bring:

• Experience within wider UK Public Sector within either a Commercial or Procurement environment.
• Extensive UK public sector network and experience, with a strong background in supply chain, operations, and procurement.
• Confirmed ability to influence, handle supply chain opportunities, and close deals in sophisticated environments.
• Validated financial accountability, with expertise in budgeting, planning, and balancing multiple issues simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage collaborators at all levels and influence both internally and externally.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement plans, drive sales opportunities, and thrive in ambiguous situations.

It would be great if you had:

• Strong project management experience with knowledge of methodologies like PRINCE2, Agile, and Scrum.
• Proven track record in driving innovation, leading organisational change, and business development/CRM.
• Skilled in resolving conflict, delivering business growth, and conducting audits/business assessments.
• Experience in regulated environments, clinically literate, and able to make recommendations to customers.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!Employment Type: Full Time, PermanentLocation: AnywhereSecurity Clearance Level: DBSInternal Recruiter: KayleighSalary: Up to £60,000 (depending on experience)Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, health cash plan, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fundAlthough this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams’ expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence.We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level.Would you like to join us on our journey?

Expected salary

£60000 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:49:51 GMT

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