1st Executive Ltd

1st Executive Ltd is seeking a procurement professional in Reading to join a high-profile transformation programme. This hybrid role focuses on driving digital procurement innovation and influencing major commercial decisions. Responsibilities include developing strategic category plans, leading sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and supporting transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong sourcing, negotiation skills, and experience in complex environments, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder influence.

Hybrid Competitive Salary + Benefits Join a high-profile transformation programme where procurement is central to business strategy. This role offers the opportunity to drive digital procurement innovation, shape category strategy and influence major commercial decisions across complex, high-value spend areas. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver strategic category plans Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender activity Drive supplier performance and commercial value Support procurement transformation and digital initiatives Influence senior stakeholders across the business Identify innovation, efficiency and cost optimisation opportunities Manage strategic supplier relationships and negotiations Skills & Experience Required Category Management or Strategic Procurement experience Strong sourcing and negotiation capability Experience within complex or regulated environments Digital procurement mindset and continuous improvement focus Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Supplier and contract management expertise Analytical and commercially driven approach Ability to work across transformation and change programmes Why Apply? Procurement recognised as a strategic business partner Strong career progression opportunities Exposure to large-scale investment programmes Collaborative, forward-thinking commercial team

1st Executive Ltd is looking for two Commercial Managers for a government organisation to support procurement activities. These roles involve driving commercial strategy, advising on market routes, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have proven experience in commercial management and a strong understanding of public sector procurement. The positions are based in London's Greater London area, offering a 12-month contract to influence complex procurement initiatives and commercial planning.

Commercial Manager - Professional services I am currently recruiting 2 Commercial Managers for a government organisation who help drive the effective delivery of commercial activity throughout the full procurement lifecycle. These roles play a key part in shaping commercial strategy, advising on routes to market, and ensuring robust governance, compliance, and contract management practices are in place. Duration 12 Months Category: Professional Services Based in London or Birmingham Lead or support end-to-end procurement activities, from strategy development through to contract award and supplier management Provide expert commercial advice to senior stakeholders on sourcing strategies, routes to market, and contracting approaches Contribute to the successful delivery of complex procurement's and commercial initiative Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support effective commercial planning and delivery Develop and maintain a robust commercial pipeline, ensuring visibility of upcoming procurement activity Ensure data integrity and accurate reporting across all commercial systems Leverage data insights to inform future commercial strategies and improve performance Key experience Proven experience in commercial management, procurement within a complex organisation Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and governance frameworks Experience managing end-to-end procurement lifecycle activities Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skillsStrong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to deliver value and savings

Interim Senior Business Analyst - £750pd Senior Business Analyst - Digital Transformation Programme Day Rate: £750 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Hybrid - 60% onsite) Duration: 12-Month Contract Client: Public Sector Transformation Programme An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a major digital transformation programme delivering meaningful public impact at scale. This role sits within a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment focused on designing and delivering user centred digital services that support complex operational and policy outcomes. You'll play a key role in shaping new services from the ground up, identifying gaps, defining solutions, and driving continuous improvement through Agile delivery. The Role You'll work closely with delivery, policy, legal, and technical teams to understand business needs, analyse complex challenges, and help create scalable digital services aligned to organisational goals. This is a hands on Senior BA role requiring someone who is proactive, highly collaborative, and confident working in ambiguity without relying on legacy systems or established processes. Key Responsibilities Conduct business analysis across people, process, technology, policy, and data Identify service gaps, opportunities for improvement, and business change requirements Translate business needs into actionable user stories and delivery outcomes Support operating model design and organisational change initiatives Facilitate stakeholder engagement across technical and non technical teams Work within Agile multidisciplinary teams to support iterative delivery Assess policy and business constraints and advise on implications Help shape business analysis best practice and support BA community development Requirements Significant experience operating as a Senior Business Analyst within digital delivery environments Strong Agile delivery experience with multidisciplinary teams Proven ability to work independently in fast moving, evolving programmes Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience analysing complex business problems and influencing outcomes Ability to bridge gaps between policy, legal, operational, and digital teams Strategic mindset with strong problem solving capability This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply ASAP

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an Interim Senior Business Analyst for a 12-month contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers a day rate of £750 and involves supporting a major digital transformation programme in the public sector. As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll conduct business analysis, identify service gaps, and drive Agile delivery within multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have significant experience in digital delivery and strong stakeholder management skills. The position includes a hybrid working model with 60% onsite presence.