Interim Senior Commercial Lead

Procurement Heads; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm, Procurement Heads, seeks an Interim Senior Commercial Lead for a Central Government Department in London. The role involves providing strategic procurement advice, engaging with stakeholders, and leading sourcing strategies in a hybrid work setting. This position offers competitive compensation and is critical to the department's procurement processes.

Qualifications

• APM/Project Management equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts (NEC3/4).
• Demonstrable understanding of Public Procurement Regulations (PCR15/PA23).

Responsibilities

• Support strategic decisions with evidence-based advice.
• Lead stakeholder/supplier engagement and develop sourcing strategies.
• Draft key commercial documents and support end-to-end procurement.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Understanding of Public Procurement Regulations

Understanding of construction contracts

Experience using E-Sourcing Portal

Education

APM/Project Management equivalent preferred

Job description

Procurement Heads is pleased to be working with a Central Government Department to recruit an Interim Senior Commercial Lead.

Overview
As the Senior Commercial Lead this role will support strategic decisions with evidence-based advice. Guide on political, commercial, financial, legal, and market factors to identify solutions and mitigate risks.
This role will lead stakeholder/supplier engagement, develop compliant sourcing strategies and represent commercial interests at meetings, support end-to-end procurement and draft key commercial documents with team support.

Key Skills

• Commercial construction experience
• Demonstrable understanding of Public Procurement Regulations (PCR15/PA23)
• Strong understanding of construction contracts (NEC3/4)
• APM/Project Management equivalent preferred.
• Experience using E-Sourcing Portal

Location, Remuneration and Timeframe

• Hybrid – London
• £700-750 per day, Inside IR35
• Initial 12 months