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Do you have experience leading large-scale procurement transformation programmes, including strategy development, process redesign, and technology implementation across complex organisations?

A public sector organisation is currently recruiting for a Head of Commercial Transformation for a 6 month initial contract with extension highly likely.

This will be on a day rate of £700 - £800 per day inside IR35 (umbrella). They will offer hybrid working with 3 days per week on site required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the commercial improvement and transformation programme

• Programme manage delivery of improvement/transformation

• Support development of a robust business case for the proposed new contract management model

• Develop new Procurement Policy that exploits freedoms within the Procurement Act 2023

• Develop options for future Commercial team structure

• Business Process Reengineering and mapping – automation of transactional procurement

• Develop the technology roadmap based on a principle of digital by design

• Manage interdependencies with ERP implementation

• Develop assurance framework to track spend behaviour and manage noncompliance

Person Specification

• Proven experience leading large-scale procurement transformation programmes, including strategy development, process redesign, and technology implementation across complex organisations.

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to align procurement transformation initiatives with broader business goals and deliver measurable value.

• Expertise in change management and stakeholder engagement, with a track record of successfully influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams to adopt new ways of working.

• Deep understanding of procurement best practices, digital tools, and emerging trends, including e-sourcing, spend analytics, supplier collaboration platforms, and ESG considerations.

• Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with experience building high-performing procurement transformation teams and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Relevant professional qualifications or certifications (e.g., MCIPS, Lean Six Sigma, PMP) and a strong academic background in business, supply chain, or a related field.

If this sounds like your ideal next contract and you have relevant experience, apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Government Administration

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