Interim Commercial Lead

Company: Michael Page
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Location: London
Job Description:

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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.

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Posted: August 17th, 2026