Commercial Lead (Public Sector Procurement)

Commercial Lead (Public Sector Procurement)

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Leeds / Manchester- with travel to Leeds (Hybrid – 60% onsite)
Up to £700/day (Inside IR35)
Contract to March 2027

We are supporting a major public sector programme seeking experienced Commercial Leads to provide strategic oversight across a high-profile digital transformation.

This is a senior, enterprise-level role focused on shaping delivery models, strengthening governance, and driving commercial outcomes across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic commercial leadership across a large-scale programme
Lead delivery model and commercial strategy development
Oversee end-to-end procurement lifecycle activity
Ensure strong governance, assurance, and compliance
Engage and influence senior stakeholders (Director level and above)
Drive alignment across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Essential Experience
Strong background in public sector procurement / commercial leadership
Hands-on experience with HMT Green Book business cases (SOC / OBC / FBC)
Experience operating in complex, high-assurance programme environments
Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
Knowledge of CCS frameworks and xwzovoh public sector governance
Desirable
Experience in large-scale programme or transformation procurements
MCIPS (or working towards)
Exposure to Atamis or similar procurement systems
About You
You're a strategic commercial professional , comfortable operating at programme or portfolio level. You thrive in ambiguous environments , bring strong governance focus, and can confidently shape decisions at senior levels .