Commercial Lead

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time
About Our Client

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its capabilities and services. As a key player in this transformation, the Commercial Function is responsible for delivering end-to-end commercial lifecycle management and supporting the wider business in working with third parties.

The MPS spends a substantial amount on goods and services, with a goal to procure them in the most cost-effective and compliant manner, while meeting urgent operational needs. The Commercial Services team is divided into five category pillars, each focusing on specific areas, including Covert and Counter Terrorism Policing, Digital, Data and Technology, Corporate and Professional Services, Property and Operations, and Enablement and Performance.

Job Description

We are seeking a Commercial Lead to join our team, responsible for managing complex, high-value programmes and projects, developing category strategies, leading negotiations with suppliers, and working with senior stakeholders across multiple business groups to solve commercial problems in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering commercial solutions throughout the commercial lifecycle, balancing the delivery of high-value and complex projects in a fast-paced environment while managing stakeholder relationships at a senior level. They will have a proven track record of value-based leadership, with an emphasis on modelling behaviour, coaching, and mentoring.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact, increasing innovation, delivering social value to communities in London, leading category strategies, influencing commercial strategy, procurement, and execution of contracts. They will also have the chance to develop commercial models that create best value in procurements, directly benefiting front-line policing in London, the UK, and globally.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop commercial approaches that deliver requirements aligned with business needs, category strategies, and market trends.
  • Develop category strategies and deliver sourcing requirements within the pillar, as part of the team supporting business as usual and project activities.
  • Understand demand by forecasting and planning requirements with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Understand relevant sourcing options and analysis, and deliver positive outcomes through the procurement process.
  • Work with key stakeholders to develop a clear and agreed view of business requirements, and support business units in articulating their commercial requirements.
  • Lead negotiation relating to commercial activity, and have knowledge and experience with negotiation techniques.
  • Ensure effective Commercial Contract and Supplier Management within the pillar.
  • Build and maintain key relationships across the MPS and with important external stakeholders.
  • Provide commercial advice to stakeholders on all aspects of commercial.
  • Work closely with external stakeholders, including MOPAC, Home Office, ACPO.
  • Enable and develop the MPS by feeding into catalogue and content management for the MPS, setting the direction for their category.
  • Performance and day-to-day management of a team where applicable.
  • Work within a secure environment upon sensitive projects as required.
  • Deputise for Head of Commercial if required.
What's on Offer
  • Salary between £68,662- £75,638 + £1,841 location allowance + £1000 non-pensionable allowance.
  • Blended working with three days per week in office at Kilburn, West London. The successful applicant will have a hybrid approach with the ability to work from home 40% of the time.
  • When you start as a member of police staff, you'll have a choice of joining one of the civil service pension schemes.
  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days after 5 years.

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