Commercial Lead (Public Sector Procurement)

Commercial Lead (Public Sector Procurement) 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 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 Youre 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 .