On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Commercial Officer - Inside IR35 for a 6 month contract based Hybrid working (3 days per week in Milton Keynes office and remaining WFH)
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail - Europe’s largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!
The main duties and responsibilities of the Commercial Officer would be to:
- Provide analytical support to the development and execution of the Supply Chain Risk Process.
- Identify the key drivers behind supply chain risks and develop appropriate options for analysis and reporting.
- Compile appropriate reports to contribute to robust and fact-based decision making.
- Develop and undertake processes to support contractual obligations between parties including any financial arrangements, working with the relevant stakeholders.
- Provide support to management to assess and endorse business/commercial strategies or proposals including the validation of options proposed and benefit statements.
- Manage and monitor the metrics to track, periodically review and report actual business performance.
- Assist in the development of continuous improvement options and conclusions with a constant reference to the business drivers involved.
- Assist with the drafting and finalisation of formal documentation, reports and supporting schedules, and undertake any other tasks and activities as required.
- Assist with reviewing and analysing supplier submissions via the Supplier Intelligence Database (SID).
- Maintain and update the list of actions identified via supplier response plans and supply chain risk review meetings.
Essential:
- Attention to detail and strong time management to achieve set deadlines.
- Highly numerate with strong analytical and financial skills
- Experience of contributing to the development and implementation of change initiatives
- Advanced level of Microsoft Office systems, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Good written and presentation skills including an ability to analyse and present complex information in a clear and concise format
- Proven customer service orientation and collaborative approach
- Degree trained or equivalent business experience
Desirable:
- Large utility, contracting and/or engineering organisation experience
- Rail industry exposure
- Supplier/Commercial Management experience
- Risk management experience in a construction related industry.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
