Commercial / Procurement Business Partner

Job Description

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Business Partner (Commercial / Procurement) - Contract

Public Sector | Government Programme

We are working with a central government department to appoint an experienced Commercial / Procurement Business Partner to support a high-profile, first-of-its-kind national programme operating to a compressed delivery timeline.

This role suits a senior commercial professional with strong end-to-end procurement experience, able to operate confidently in complex, fast-paced public sector environments.

Key Contract Details

• Contract Length: 6 months (extension possible)
• Location: London
• On-site Requirement:
  • Tuesdays on-site (core team day)
  • 1-2 days per week on-site thereafter
• Security Clearance: Active SC preferred, however lapsed or eligible is fine
• Rate: Up to £750 per day (Inside IR35)

The Role

You will act as a senior commercial partner within a multi-disciplinary team (commercial, technical and delivery specialists), supporting the delivery of a major UK public sector programme with a target delivery date of December.

Responsibilities will include:

• Owning and shaping commercial strategy and procurement approach
• Leading end-to-end procurement activity across complex, high-value contracts
• Providing expert advice on public sector procurement regulation and commercial policy
• Leading negotiations and ensuring value for money outcomes
• Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams
• Operating at Grade 6 (or equivalent) level within a delivery-focused environment

Essential Experience

• Strong commercial and procurement background
• Proven delivery across the full procurement lifecycle
• Experience managing large-scale, complex procurements
• Deep understanding of public sector commercial frameworks
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, high-pressure environments
• CIPS qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Experience

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• Digital / technology commercial environments
• Exposure to cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Demonstrable negotiation success with clear commercial outcomes
• Blend of public and private sector experience (not solely government)

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for:

• Senior Commercial Managers
• Heads of Commercial / Procurement
• Procurement or Category Directors
• Candidates with strategic procurement ownership, not just contract management

Not suitable for:

• Candidates with only government experience
• Contract-management-only profiles
• Junior or mid-level commercial professionals