via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Commercial / Procurement Business Partner

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London Contract GBP 169,000 – 195,000
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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 environment

Essential 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 management

Not suitable for:
  • Candidates with only government experience

  • Contract-management-only profiles

  • Junior or mid-level commercial professionals

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