Commercial Director

Our client is undertaking one of the largest procurement transformations in the UK with an aspiration to be one of the most powerful procurement entities in Europe. With an annual spend in the £Billions across multiple categories, the supply chain is highly complex in terms of products and services, stakeholder groups and operates in a highly regulated environment.

They seek a Commercial Director who will report to the Chief Executive and develop the commercial strategy to align with the overall business objectives. This individual will be wholly accountable for the growth and leadership of the commercial function, and working with peers to embed a stronger commercial ethos across the organisation.

With targeted savings in the £100s of Millions over the next three years it is imperative that candidates can demonstrate a track record of partnering with suppliers to drive innovation and deliver better products and services at significantly lower cost. This may have been achieved in an FMCG, Retail, Logistics, Healthcare type business and you should also have:

• Operated successfully at board level in a complex environment
• Built and led teams to shape and execute commercial strategies
• An in depth knowledge of procurement and category development strategy
• Experience of negotiating and managing major supplier contracts and outsource agreements in product, IT and logistics

You will likely have a procurement background (MCIPS qualification advantageous) in a large organisation or a broader commercial leadership role and experience of navigating complex stakeholder groups in the public sector at departmental level. This is a unique opportunity to effect positive change and ultimately benefit the wider community.