Commercial / Procurement Business Partner

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 environmentEssential 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 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 managementNot suitable for: Candidates with only government experience Contract‑management‑only profiles Junior or mid‑level commercial professionals