Senior Commercial Lead - Central Government

The Adecco Public Sector team have been engaged to source for a Senior Commercial Lead to work on an interim basis to head up a strategic Commercial Government department. This is a 12-month contract, paying up to £750 - £800 per day, inside IR35, predominantly remote working.

The client operates using a hybrid model; however, the incumbent would not be expected to be in the office more than twice a week to be able to engage and have face time with both the team and senior stakeholders.

Essential skills & Experience:

• Extensive central government procurement experience as a key leader within Commercial where key achievements centred on cost savings and value for money
• Digital & Technology category knowledge is also desirable, and we are keen to interview candidates who are:
• Competent purchasers of Digital & Technology products and services;
• Understanding and clarifying the ability to terminate or amend current contracts if they are no longer fit for purpose;
• Designing and implementing approaches which ensure effective delivery of the right outcome. This can be new sourcing/procurement activities or improvements in contract
• Proficient in the use of CCS frameworks, including Networks Services, Technology Services, and the digital marketplace (DOS and G-Cloud);
• Good knowledge of EU Procurement Legislation (Public Contract Regulations and Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations
• Experience sourcing to realise positive social outcomes through commercial policy
• Open minded and a good listener but also persuasive and able to influence senior stakeholders

Please apply to the advert for immediate consideration, we look forward to hearing from you.