Interim Commercial Lead - £525pd
Location: London - Hybrid (approx. 50% office-based 2-3 days p/w)
Contract: Temporary contract 6 months
Rate: upto £520 per day Umbrella, Inside IR35
Client: Major Transport Organisation
An Interim Commercial Lead to join a major UK Transport organisation's Procurement & Commercial function, leading a team on programmes and renewal programmes. This would suit candidate with people management/team leadership and Public Sector Industry experience or any experience in Rail or Transport industry.
This is a high-profile, stakeholder-facing opportunity where you'll take ownership of pre-contract procurement and sourcing activity, from defining requirements and developing sourcing strategies through to tender, negotiation and contract award.
The Role:
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities from initial requirement through to contract execution.
- Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.
- Manage a small team of Commercial individuals
- Run competitive tender exercises and single-source procurements.
- Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, rates, terms and conditions.
- Identify opportunities to deliver commercial value and value for money.
- Provide commercial advice/best practice and challenge where appropriate.
- Draft contracts and contribute to contract template development.
- Manage procurement governance and approval processes.
- Manage several procurement projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Some roles will have people management/ team leadership (there are a number of role with and without team leadership, so please apply for details).
Requirements:
You'll be a confident commercial professional who can manage a team, operate independently, manage competing priorities and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Public Sector Industry experience or any experience in Rail or Transport
- Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities.
- Strong understanding of tendering, procurement processes and governance.
- Strong people management, team leadership or team mentoring experience
- Experience negotiating with suppliers on commercial terms, pricing and contracts.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong commercial judgement and a focus on delivering value for money.
*** applicants must be based in the UK to commit to London hybrid working requirement and hold current/valid UK RTW***
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