Commercial / Procurement Business Partner

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