Commercial Analyst - Metropolitan Police Service

Reed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is recruiting Commercial Analysts to support sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier management and commercial analysis across the DDaT and CaPS pillars. This public sector role offers the chance to develop strong analytical and commercial skills within a high-profile organisation.

The role is based at Kilburn Police Station (NW6), three days per week, with occasional travel across the Met estate.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an analytical, commercial, procurement, contracts, finance, or business support environment.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence working with data and producing insights to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and operational support across commercial projects and business-as-usual activity.
• Supporting sourcing and procurement exercises, including market engagement and evaluating procurement routes.
• Assisting with contract and supplier management activities, monitoring supplier performance, and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Helping develop category strategies and ensuring contract compliance.
• Maintaining commercial catalogues and records within commercial systems.
• Producing spend analysis and commercial reporting to identify efficiency, value-for-money, and improvement opportunities.
• Providing commercial support and guidance to internal stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting the delivery of innovative commercial solutions that meet operational requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Job description

Join the Met's Commercial Transformation Journey

The Metropolitan Police Service spends approximately £800 million annually on a wide range of goods and services, ensuring London's police force has the resources needed to keep the capital safe. As part of an exciting transformation programme, the Commercial Function is building a world-class commercial capability, improving ways of working, strengthening supplier relationships, and delivering greater value across the organisation.

We are currently recruiting for Commercial Analysts to support key commercial activity across the Digital Data & Technology (DDaT) and Corporate & Professional Services (CaPS) pillars.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop their commercial, procurement, contract management, and analytical skills within one of the UK's most complex and high-profile public sector organisations.

Contract:

Location: Kilburn Police Station (NW6)

Payrate: £265 per day Umbrella

Working arrangements: This role is based 3 days per week at Kilburn Police Station, with occasional travel across the wider Met estate as required.

Vetting: CTC vetting - You must be able to undergo vetting and have lived and worked in the UK for the past and most recent 5 years

The Role

As a Commercial Analyst, you will play a vital role in supporting commercial colleagues across sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier management, and commercial analysis activities. Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, you will help deliver value for money, ensure compliance, and support strategic commercial decision-making.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative and operational support across commercial projects and business-as-usual activity.
• Supporting sourcing and procurement exercises, including market engagement and evaluating procurement routes.
• Assisting with contract and supplier management activities, monitoring supplier performance, and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Helping develop category strategies and ensuring contract compliance.
• Maintaining commercial catalogues and records within commercial systems.
• Producing spend analysis and commercial reporting to identify efficiency, value-for-money, and improvement opportunities.
• Providing commercial support and guidance to internal stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting the delivery of innovative commercial solutions that meet operational requirements.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience working in an analytical, commercial, procurement, contracts, finance, or business support environment.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence working with data and producing insights to support decision-making.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.

Experience within public sector procurement or commercial environments would be beneficial, but is not essential.