Commercial Manager
* £45,000-£50,000
per annum.
* Plus,
up to £2,400 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last year’s
earnings), giving total potential earnings of £52,400 per year.
* Permanent
Contract 40hr week.
We’re looking for an experienced and driven Commercial
Manager to join our Finance team. This is a crucial role responsible
for managing supplier services and contracts, optimising operational
performance, and driving commercial success across the business. You’ll lead a
capable team, ensuring they are motivated, developed, and empowered to deliver
outstanding results in quality, cost, and service.
You’ll be a strategic thinker, commercially astute, and
passionate about building strong relationships both internally and externally
to support the company’s long-term goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Manage
supplier services and contracts end-to-end — from assessing business
requirements to tenders, negotiations, and proposal submissions for
approval.
* Identify
and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring robust supplier governance and
compliance with all legislative and company standards.
* Oversee
centralised stock locations, maintaining secure, efficient, and
well-managed inventory and logistics operations.
* Identify
and deliver technology and system optimisation projects that support the
company’s commercial strategy and drive cost efficiency.
* Manage
the relationship with the outsourced IT partner, setting clear objectives,
monitoring performance against KPIs, and maintaining strong cyber security
awareness and compliance.
* Act
as the company’s Data Protection Officer, leading on data
governance and providing first-line support for any data security matters.
* Partner
with the Operations Director to align commercial and operational
priorities.
* Lead
and line manage the centralised warehouse/logistics team, fostering
accountability, high standards, and performance excellence.
* Support
the Finance Director with ad hoc commercial and operational duties.
Experience:
* Proven
experience in a commercial, procurement, or operations management role.
* Strong
negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent
understanding of supply chain processes, contract management, and
compliance.
* Strong
IT literacy, with the ability to oversee technical projects and partners.
* Demonstrated
ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
* High
level of integrity and commitment to data protection and governance.
* Strong
financial acumen and business partnering skills.