A law enforcement organisation based in London is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead - Professional Services to play a pivotal role in shaping how we engage with markets, suppliers and stakeholders across London’s largest public service organisation.

This role sits within the Corporate & Professional Services pillar, covering consultancy, legal, HR, contingent labour and other enabling professional services.

As a Commercial Lead, you will take ownership of category management for professional services, partnering closely with the Transformation Directorate and senior leaders across the organisation. You’ll act as a trusted commercial advisor, shaping strategies, leading sourcing activity, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring value for money throughout the contract lifecycle.

The role will be based at Kilburn with hybrid working available (3 days a week in the office, 2 days working from home) and has a daily rate of £625 to £700 per day via an Umbrella company (inside IR35), The successful candidate will need to undergo and maintain the relevant vetting required for the role (NPPV2/CTC).

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Category Leadership

• Develop and deliver category management strategies aligned to business needs, market trends and commercial policy
• Forecast and plan demand in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Maintain category plans for key spend areas and support delivery of both BAU and project activity

Sourcing & Procurement Excellence

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement activities
• Advise stakeholders on sourcing models, compliance and commercial options
• Support development of robust business cases, including benefits modelling and options analysis
• Lead and coach others through supplier negotiations
• Ensure compliance with Public Contract Regulations and the Procurement Act 2023

Commercial Contract & Supplier Management

• Support effective contract and supplier management across the professional services category
• Identify opportunities for value creation, risk mitigation and collaborative supplier partnerships

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR and operational teams
• Provide expert commercial advice and challenge demand where appropriate
• Engage with external stakeholders including MOPAC, Home Office and policing partners

Leadership & Capability Building

• Contribute to commercial standards, catalogue development and process improvements
• Line-manage and develop category team members where applicable
• Deputise for the Head of Commercial as required
• Work on sensitive projects within a secure environment

Skills & Capabilities

Essential

• Proven strategic thinker, able to set direction and deliver outcomes
• Strong negotiation capability, including developing and leading negotiation strategies
• Excellent knowledge of public-sector procurement, governance and policy
• Confident communicator with experience working with senior stakeholders
• Strong influencing, persuasion and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
• People management and leadership capability
• Strong category management experience with a strong track record of delivering value for money
• In-depth knowledge of Public Contract Regulations and the Procurement Act 2023