Overview
The Commercial Lead will oversee the commercial aspects of a significant IT sourcing and transformation programme, engaging part-time for a period of 9-12 months. This role focuses on leading the design and implementation of the IT operating model, managing procurement and supplier selection processes, and facilitating the transition to new service arrangements. The consultant will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, ensuring alignment with programme milestones and governance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Act as the commercial lead across a multi-phase IT transformation and sourcing programme, covering operating model design, supplier procurement, and transition activities.
- Translate the target operating model into a coherent sourcing and commercial strategy, including lot structure, contract design, commercial model, service scope, and pricing approach.
- Lead end-to-end market engagement activities, including supplier market testing, development of procurement documentation, and evaluation processes.
- Operate confidently within UK public sector procurement regulations and utilize appropriate frameworks.
- Develop and manage critical commercial documentation, including Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.
- Lead the commercial aspects of incumbent supplier exit activities and manage transitional requirements.
- Collaborate closely with procurement, finance, legal, and operational stakeholders throughout the programme.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading large-scale IT outsourcing procurement or supplier transition programmes.
- Strong commercial and sourcing expertise in complex IT services and managed service environments.
- Demonstrable experience managing procurement activities from strategy to contract award and mobilisation.
- Ability to operate effectively at executive and board levels while hands-on with commercial documentation.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Desirable: Experience in the NHS or UK public sector; familiarity with multi-supplier operating models; and supporting large-scale business transformation initiatives.