Interim Commercial Lead
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Temporary
- £650 - £700 per day
Job Description:
Full job description
We’re seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Lead to lead a high-profile Supplier Relationship Management programme within a complex and evolving organisation. You’ll work across multiple business functions to strengthen supplier relationships, improve performance, and drive greater value from key supplier partnerships.
Client Details
Our client is one of the UK’s largest and most complex public sector organisations, delivering critical services that support millions of people every day. Operating in a fast-paced environment and undergoing significant transformation, the organisation is focused on strengthening its commercial capability, maximising supplier value, and driving continuous improvement across a substantial supplier portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes while influencing strategic supplier relationships at scale.
Description
Key responsibilities:
*Lead and drive the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programme.
*Act as the central coordinator for all SRM activities across the business.
*Build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
*Identify opportunities to improve supplier value, service performance, and commercial outcomes.
*Facilitate collaboration across business functions to standardise supplier engagement and best practice.
*Lead governance processes, supplier reviews, programme meetings, and reporting.
*Analyse supplier data to identify trends, opportunities, efficiencies, and areas for improvement.
*Deliver clear programme outputs and measurable value across supplier portfolios.
*Support ongoing commercial transformation initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Profile
A successful Interim Commercial Lead should have:
*Proven hands-on experience leading Supplier Relationship Management programmes.
*Experience operating at Commercial Lead level or within a similar senior commercial role.
*Demonstrable experience leading programmes, projects, or business functions end-to-end.
*Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify value creation opportunities beyond cost savings.
*Advanced stakeholder management experience across complex organisations.
Job Offer
*A daily rate of £650 - £700 per day inside IR35.
*3 days on-site in Kilburn.
*Opportunity to contribute to vital public sector operations.
*Interim role - 9 months +
We’re seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Lead to lead a high-profile Supplier Relationship Management programme within a complex and evolving organisation. You’ll work across multiple business functions to strengthen supplier relationships, improve performance, and drive greater value from key supplier partnerships.
Client Details
Our client is one of the UK’s largest and most complex public sector organisations, delivering critical services that support millions of people every day. Operating in a fast-paced environment and undergoing significant transformation, the organisation is focused on strengthening its commercial capability, maximising supplier value, and driving continuous improvement across a substantial supplier portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes while influencing strategic supplier relationships at scale.
Description
Key responsibilities:
*Lead and drive the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programme.
*Act as the central coordinator for all SRM activities across the business.
*Build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
*Identify opportunities to improve supplier value, service performance, and commercial outcomes.
*Facilitate collaboration across business functions to standardise supplier engagement and best practice.
*Lead governance processes, supplier reviews, programme meetings, and reporting.
*Analyse supplier data to identify trends, opportunities, efficiencies, and areas for improvement.
*Deliver clear programme outputs and measurable value across supplier portfolios.
*Support ongoing commercial transformation initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Profile
A successful Interim Commercial Lead should have:
*Proven hands-on experience leading Supplier Relationship Management programmes.
*Experience operating at Commercial Lead level or within a similar senior commercial role.
*Demonstrable experience leading programmes, projects, or business functions end-to-end.
*Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify value creation opportunities beyond cost savings.
*Advanced stakeholder management experience across complex organisations.
Job Offer
*A daily rate of £650 - £700 per day inside IR35.
*3 days on-site in Kilburn.
*Opportunity to contribute to vital public sector operations.
*Interim role - 9 months +
Job number 3945343
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