Commercial Lead
The Commercial Lead role offers an exciting opportunity to drive transformational change and commercial excellence within a dynamic and politically challenging environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping strategic partnerships, optimising contract performance, and safeguarding the organisation’s commercial interests, ensuring value creation and long-term sustainability.
Lead the negotiation, management, and optimisation of high-value contracts with critical suppliers and service providers, ensuring robust contractual due diligence processes to mitigate risks and maximise financial and operational outcomes. Develop strategies to enhance contract compliance, protect commercial interests, and drive continuous improvement. Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key suppliers to align with organisational objectives, fostering performance-driven relationships that enhance service delivery and mutual value. Implement supplier performance management frameworks using KPIs and SLAs to drive accountability and service excellence.
Develop and implement innovative commercial strategies aligned with business goals to deliver measurable impact. Inspire and lead a high-performing commercial team, driving operational efficiencies and sustainable cost management. Identify process improvement and value creation opportunities within procurement, fleet operations, and asset management. Navigate complex relationships with regulatory authorities, and industry partners, balancing political sensitivities with sound commercial judgement to influence decision-making and support organisational transformation. Legal and Compliance Oversight
Ensure adherence to all relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Provide expert guidance on contract management and procurement-related legal matters, supporting executive leadership in risk mitigation and strategic planning.
Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience in high-value, multi-provider frameworks.
Exceptional leadership capabilities with a talent for building and motivating high-performing teams.
Analytical mindset focused on performance measurement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
10+ years of commercial experience in asset commercial management, engineering services, leasing, fleet, OPEX, and aftermarket agreements.
~ Proven track record in commercial contract leadership and managing high-value, complex, strategic partnerships.
~ Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience in high-value, multi-provider frameworks.
~ Exceptional leadership capabilities with a talent for building and motivating high-performing teams.
~ Analytical mindset focused on performance measurement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
~ Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field.
Professional certifications in contract management, procurement, or supply chain (e.g., Advanced qualifications in commercial strategy or leadership (e.g., MBA).
100,000 per annum plus package, including bonus, pension, and additional benefits.
Based in the North of England, (Leeds, Manchester) with flexibility for travel as required.