Commercial Lead

Commercial Lead

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6 Months

£650 - £750/Day Inside IR35

London or Leeds

We are seeking a Commercial lead our Government client based in either London or Leeds. This role will be office based 2-3 days per week and the remainder remote.

The Commercial lead role will be an initial 6 month contract paying between £650 - £750/Day Inside IR35.

This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.

Role Profile:

• The Commercial function supports procurement, contract management, supplier relationships and commercial assurance across a complex public sector environment. The Digital & Technology portfolio supports critical operational services and business transformation through software, digital delivery and emerging technology.
• The post-holder will lead commercial workstreams across the Digital & Technology portfolio, managing complex procurements and contracts from initial strategy through to delivery and ongoing contract management. The role will involve providing commercial advice and assurance, overseeing procurement pipelines, managing supplier relationships and engaging with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will combine hands-on commercial delivery with leadership of colleagues and close collaboration with senior leadership teams.
• Lead end-to-end commercial activity for assigned digital and technology procurements and contracts, covering market engagement, sourcing strategy, contract award, mobilisation, ongoing management, variations and exit.
• Develop and implement subcategory and workstream plans aligned with wider commercial strategies for software, digital delivery and emerging technologies.
• Provide practical commercial advice on procurement routes, evaluation processes, negotiations, governance, contracting, risk management, supplier performance and value for money.
• Manage and prioritise procurement pipelines, agreeing delivery plans with stakeholders and maintaining oversight of milestones, risks, dependencies and resource requirements.
• Lead market engagement and supplier relationship activity, using market intelligence and commercial insight to encourage competition, improve outcomes, promote innovation and deliver social value.
• Prepare and quality-assure commercial documentation, including sourcing strategies, business case contributions, evaluation materials, recommendations, approval papers, contracts, change controls and senior-level briefings. xgikmsk
• Lead commercial negotiations and resolve contractual issues in collaboration with legal, finance, project delivery, technical specialists and business stakeholders.
• Oversee effective contract ...