The Commercial Directorate

We are the largest directorate in CCS. We are responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of our commercial agreements which are used by our customers across the public sector.

Our customers rely on our deep category expertise. We design commercial agreements which allow them to access markets at pace, while managing supply chain and regulatory risk. We also advise customers on the best way to achieve value in complex markets.

Our work has helped our customers:

• spend more than £34 billion through the agreements we create
• enjoy more than £3.5 billion in commercial benefits annually through our agreements

Category management sits at the heart of CCS

Our category managers use their deep knowledge and expertise of public sector suppliers, to create market and category strategies.

These strategies are used within CCS to create market leading commercial agreements that help shape how common goods and services are bought across the public sector. 

Our skills are also used in creating commercial policy, developing new products and services and supplier relationship management.

Commercial career paths

Some of the career paths available in Commercial are:

• Category management
• Supplier management
• Commercial operations
• New product development

The above roles are available at multiple grades.

All commercial roles are part of the government commercial function. See Commercial career framework for more information.

I am delighted to have been promoted to associate commercial specialist and have delivered one of our flagship technology frameworks, which has helped many buyers with complex digital transformations. Alongside this, I am a proud member of CCS Pride network who I came out to as transgendered. Their acceptance and support gave me the confidence to be able to live my work life as my authentic self.

Connie Hutchins

Associate Commercial Specialist

Learn more about CCS

• Employee benefits

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• Who we are, what we do

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• How to apply

  Our fair selection process is designed to give you the best opportunity to showcase your skills and experience.

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