Commercial Hub Transformation Lead
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Reading/ Hybrid |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £64 Per Hour |
| Start Date | August 4th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7615-PSR1JP00104798 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Commercial Hub Transformation Lead to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Reading/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Through the management of a team of specialists and own specific knowledge, ensure that the client’s contracts with its supply chain are compliant with all relevant contractual, regulatory, and legislative requirements.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide technical expertise is one or more of the following specialisms.
- All aspects of supplier management including due diligence, relationship management, and suppler development.
- Contract law, terms and conditions and negotiating sub· contracts.
- Developing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and promoting awareness of the SCM function.
- Provision of standard and bespoke business reports, analysis etc. and material for functional performance metrics and reviews.
- Resource management and planning to deliver required tasks, realising opportunities for savings and efficiencies.
- Identification and management of risks and opportunities within area of accountability.
- Ensuring the creation and maintenance of the Supply Chain Management processes, procedures, systems, tools, and guidelines regarding compliance with the client’s contractual, regulatory, and legislative commitments.
- Creation and delivery of appropriate training material.
- Leading, coaching and developing a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet our operational plans.
- Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player.
Key Responsibilities:
- Specific responsibilities will depend on the specialism but may include:
- Motivating, developing, and managing a small team of specialists, setting clear objectives and undertaking performance reviews.
- Actively participating in reviews of SCM strategy and processes as required to identify and implement best practice and address identified risks and issues.
- Communicating information and providing training regarding the M&O Contract and associated terms and conditions, or other legislative/regulatory requirements to external and internal stakeholders.
- Support internal and external audit activities, establishing scope, providing material for review by auditors, attending audit reviews, agreeing, and closing out actions.
- Ensure Supply Chain processes, procedures, tools, and systems are adhered to, leading by example.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of commercial contract terms and impacts such as IPR, quality standards etc.
- Managing all aspects of client’s Approved Supplier List (ASL) and Preferred Manufacturers List (PML), including business resilience.
- Creating and maintaining supplier performance data and reports.
- Maintaining a library of clauses and standard contract templates ensuring compliance with mandatory flow down terms and conditions and maintaining an awareness of legal matters.
- Upkeep of key documentation, education, and training as part of Schedule 37 compliance.
- Leading or assisting with negotiations with the supply chain including undertaking peer reviews of documentation such as contracts, confidentiality agreements, intellectual property agreements, and compliance checklists.
- Consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality, and ethics standards.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Provide technical expertise is one or more of the following specialisms.
