Senior Procurement Consultant

Job Title: Senior Procurement Leader – ERP TransformationLocation: Hybrid – London (2–3 days per week)Contract: up to 6 monthsRate: Up to £1200 per day (Inside IR35)The OpportunityMy client, a leading UK retailer, is embarking on one of the most ambitious technology and business transformations in the sector, a multi-year programme to deliver a next-generation ERP platform and digital capability. This will redefine how they serve customers, manage operations, and compete in an increasingly dynamic market.They are seeking a Senior Procurement & Commercial Leader to shape and execute the sourcing, contracting, and supplier governance strategy underpinning this ERP transformation. Reporting to the Head of Procurement and working closely with the C-suite and Programme Board, you will lead high-value negotiations, manage multi-vendor contracts, and ensure that commercial arrangements drive value, mitigate risk, and enable long-term agility.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the procurement strategy for one of the UK’s largest retail ERP transformations.Negotiate multi-year, high-value contracts with SAP, Accenture (preferred SI partner), and other cloud service providers.Develop and implement innovative commercial models, supplier incentives, and cost-optimisation frameworks.Establish and oversee commercial governance structures ensuring compliance, performance, and delivery assurance across a complex multi-supplier ecosystem.Act as a trusted advisor to the Programme Board, providing commercial insight, risk analysis, and sourcing recommendations.Ensure contracts are structured to safeguard value, control risk, and enable flexibility for future business needs.Essential ExperienceProven senior leadership in procurement/commercial roles within complex organisations (retail or consumer-facing preferred).Track record negotiating and managing ERP/SAP contracts and major SI/cloud service agreements (£50m+).Expertise in commercial models for ERP (SaaS, subscription, cloud/on-premise licensing) and multi-vendor delivery structures.Strong background in supplier performance management, contract compliance, and risk governance.Ability to influence and build credibility with C-suite stakeholders and programme leadership teams.The PersonA procurement and commercial expert with a strategic mindset and strong execution focus.Skilled negotiator with experience in complex, high-value technology contracts.Confident in operating at board level, balancing pace with rigour in high-stakes environments.Collaborative, pragmatic, and capable of building trusted relationships across suppliers and internal stakeholders.Why This Role?This is a rare opportunity to shape the commercial foundation of a transformation that will define the future of UK retail. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in securing value, mitigating risk, and ensuring the success of one of the largest ERP initiatives in the sector.