Contracts Commercial Lead

Role: Contracts Commercial Lead
Type: Interim up to 6-month contract
Day Rate: 500 to 650 per day UMB inside IR35
Hybrid: Ideally 3 days a week onsite
Location: London

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a large public sector organisation to recruit a Contracts Commercial Lead on an interim basis. This is a senior, delivery-focused role supporting a wider transformation programme, with a clear remit to improve commercial outcomes, strengthen contract governance, and drive value for money across a complex contract portfolio.

The responsibilities of the Contracts Commercial Lead will be:

• Reviewing priority contracts to identify opportunities for commercial improvement, cost efficiencies, and enhanced supplier performance
• Leading negotiations with suppliers to secure improved financial and contractual outcomes while protecting service delivery
• Prioritising activity across high-value and strategically important contracts to maximise short- and medium-term benefits
• Working closely with finance, procurement, legal, and operational stakeholders to enhance contract management approaches
• Introducing improved commercial models, pricing mechanisms, and incentives to support sustainable value
• Establishing robust governance, reporting, and tracking of savings and benefits for senior stakeholders
• Sharing commercial best practice and supporting capability building across contract management teams

The ideal candidate for the Contracts Commercial Lead role will have:

• A strong track record of delivering tangible contract savings and improved commercial terms within Public Sector environments
• Advanced commercial and financial analysis skills, including the ability to interrogate spend and cost drivers
• Extensive experience leading supplier negotiations in high-value or sensitive settings
• A solid understanding of public sector procurement and contract governance frameworks
• The ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and work at pace in an interim capacity
• Clear and confident communication skills, particularly when presenting commercial outcomes and trade-offs

How to apply for the Contracts Commercial Lead role:

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity as a Contracts Commercial Lead, please apply directly or contact either Tim Farnsworth or Rebecca Dawson at Sellick Partnership's Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and submitted to the client for shortlisting, with interviews for suitable candidates arranged as soon as possible.

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