We are working with a local authority to recruit an experienced Contracts Commercial Lead (Procurement) to join the council and play a key part in supporting the Optimisation workstream within their transformation programme.
Working alongside senior procurement, finance, legal and operational colleagues, you will lead strategic contract reviews, supplier negotiations and commercial optimisation activities that contribute directly to the Council's financial sustainability objectives
Key Responsibilities
Conduct strategic reviews of priority contracts to identify savings opportunities, commercial improvements and contractual recoveries
Assess contract performance, pricing structures and commercial arrangements to identify efficiency opportunities
Lead supplier negotiations to secure cost reductions whilst maintaining service quality and operational performance
Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Legal and Contract Management teams to implement contract improvements
What We Expect This Role to Achieve
Delivery of measurable contract savings across targeted contracts within the first six months
Improved commercial terms and supplier performance arrangements
Enhanced value for money across the council's contract portfolio
Strengthened contract management practices and commercial capability
Successful knowledge
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