Senior Commercial Officer - Edinburgh - 6 months initial

Senior Commercial Officer Duration: 6 Month Contract Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) Rate: Up to £425 per day IR35: Inside IR35One of Loriens Public Sector clients requires a Senior Commercial Officer for an initial 6 months contract.The successful candidate will:Support the delivery of procurement and grant-related commercial projects, contributing to planning, analysis and implementation while working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.Assist in developing and implementing commercial approaches for contracts, grant funding and wider commercial activity, ensuring value for money and alignment with policy aims.Identify opportunities for spend reduction and improved cost management, including reviewing high-value or high-risk procurements and grants.Work collaboratively with policy teams and delivery partners to improve grant design, commercial robustness, outcome measurement and monitoring frameworks, while identifying and removing duplication.Contribute to the development and maintenance of commercial tools, training materials and guidance to support capability building and continuous improvement.Promote the adoption of Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and other competitive commercial approaches, supporting implementation and encouraging uptake across teams.Provide advice and support on procurement and commercial policy requirements, escalating complex issues to senior colleagues when needed.Support programme reporting activities by helping track ..... full job details .....