Interim Commercial Analyst

Location: Hampshire / Hybrid
Contract: To March 2027
Rate: £590 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Client: Major Public Sector

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Analyst with a strong background in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to support a large public sector commercial function. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development and evolution of supplier management practices within a complex, high-profile environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders and strategic suppliers to strengthen supplier relationships, improve performance, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement across the commercial portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support the delivery of commercial objectives.
• Analyse commercial and supplier data to produce meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support governance activities, supplier engagement forums, and performance reviews.
• Identify supply chain risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Promote collaborative working and continuous improvement across commercial activities.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members where required.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a similar commercial or supplier relationship management role, with evidence of successful outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including confidence presenting to senior audiences.
• Proven ability to deliver at pace in a complex environment.
• Comfortable working with limited information, proactively gathering and analysing data to produce clear outputs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel and SharePoint.
• MCIPS qualification (or working towards Level 4 with relevant commercial experience).
• Previous Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) experience.

Note: Due to the sensitivity of this role, candidates will be required to hold, or gain and maintain, valid Security Clearance

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com