DDaT Commercial Lead

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Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for a number of experienced Commercial/Procurement Leads with DDaT experience.

The roles are for 6 months initially and paying £771.98 umbrella per day (inside IR35) PAYE options are available.

The roles are hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home) and you can be based in the London or Glasgow Office.

The role

The client is seeking experienced Commercial Category Leads to support the Head of Commercial (Data, Digital & AI) and drive high impact, compliant procurement across the Information & Digital Directorate (IDD). The postholders will lead complex, strategically significant commercial activity across digital, data and AI services ensuring robust alignment to IDD's new structure, product centred operating model and transformation priorities.

You will deliver commercial arrangements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for legacy and in flight procurements, and with the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23) for new procurements, operating confidently within a dual regime environment and ensuring governance is adhered to throughout the commercial lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Pipeline Development

Lead the development of DDaT sub category strategies (e.g., AI solutions, Software, cloud services, data platforms, digital products), aligned with IDD strategy and business priorities.
Build and maintain a forward plan of commercial activity, shaping demand with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with PR15 or PR23 as applicable.
Translate IDD's product and service model into well structured commercial delivery routes, options appraisals, and risk based recommendations.Procurement Delivery (PCR15 & PR23)

Lead end to end procurement activity under both PCR15 (for legacy frameworks and live procurements) and PR23 (for new procurements), ensuring fully compliant processes, transparent decision making, and audit ready documentation.
Apply PR23 requirements including transparency notices, procurement objectives (value for money, public benefit, integrity, and information sharing), and new award procedures where relevant.Framework Management & Call Off Expertise

Provide expert guidance on the use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, digital and technology frameworks (e.g., G Cloud, DSP, AI frameworks, DaaS), and bespoke sector frameworks.
Lead compliant call offs under PCR15 governed frameworks and under PR23 aligned frameworks as they transition into the new regime.
Advise on framework suitability, market engagement requirements, and innovation pathways including POCs, trial agreements, and emerging technology pilots.Stakeholder Influence & Governance

Influence and advise senior leaders across IDD, d overseas networks on commercial strategy and risk.
Engage with Cabinet Office, HMT, Ministers and cross government forums to align commercial decisions with wider government policies and controls.
Present business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC) and sourcing strategies at the appropriate governance boards.Commercial Leadership

Build capability in PR23, digital category management, AI procurement considerations, and commercial assurance.Cross Government & Cross Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Finance, H&S, Security, Legal, Data Governance, Architecture and Product Teams to ensure commercial solutions integrate with IDD's digital, data and AI strategies.
Ensure consistency across categories and alignment with other Commercial Leads.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Significant experience leading complex, high value procurements under PCR15 and/or PR23, ideally within digital, data, AI or technology categories.
* Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual regime procurement environment, including legacy frameworks and new PR23 obligations.
* Public sector experience, particularly within DDaT categories.
* Strong understanding of Government playbooks (Sourcing, Construction, Digital & Data).
* Expertise in CCS and other frameworks, call off procedures, mini competitions, direct awards and dynamic purchasing models.
* Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, digital delivery services, cloud, and technology infrastructure.
* Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets.
* Demonstrable experience working in a matrix environment and influencing senior decision makers.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Please only apply for these roles if you are an experienced Commercial/Procurement Lead with DDaT experience.

Please note you will need to hold SC/DV clearance for these roles.

Thank you

Charlotte

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Location:
City Of London
Salary:
£566 - £771 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Retail/Purchasing

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