Associate Commercial Lead (Finance)

About the role

The Associate Commercial Lead will support the Commission in delivering commercial excellence across its finance department. Working in a hybrid model, you will manage commercial activity throughout the end‑to‑end lifecycle, ensuring value for money and responsible stewardship of public funds.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the commercial strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
• Forecast and manage commercial requirements for assigned business areas.
• Analyse market conditions, supplier capability and demand forecasts to inform decisions.
• Maintain the commercial pipeline to ensure adequate planning and delivery timescales.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies, savings and broader organisational value.
• Lead end‑to‑end procurement using appropriate public‑sector routes.
• Develop sourcing strategies that achieve value for money and compliance.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate options and assess risks.
• Conduct market engagement and supplier discussions.
• Provide expert commercial advice, challenge and assurance to business areas.
• Drive continuous improvement in commercial practice.

Required profile

• Experience in commercial procurement or sourcing within the public sector.
• Strong analytical ability to assess market conditions and supplier performance.
• Proven stakeholder‑management skills and ability to influence decision‑making.
• Understanding of value‑for‑money principles and public‑sector procurement routes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution.
• 26 days holiday (rising to 29 after two years, pro‑rata).
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to five extra days).
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
• Ergonomic, fully accessible office close to Birmingham New Street Station.
• Open, collaborative and people‑focused culture.