Interim Commercial Lead

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.

• 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 +

Summary

• Lead a business-critical transformation programme
• High-profile stakeholder exposure

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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 +