The Senior Commercial Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Commercial Director by managing resources and succession planning while ensuring adherence to governance and contract-specific requirements. This position demands proficiency in identifying and mitigating commercial risks, encouraging strategic responses, and overseeing commercial personnel involved in various activities such as contract administration, supply chain management, cost control, and commercial reporting. A key aspect of the role is interacting effectively with customers and stakeholders, requiring excellent communication skills. The Senior Commercial Manager also focuses on developing procedures, translating policy into operational plans, and enabling commercial objectives through disciplined leadership and decision-making.
Skills:
Financial and commercial acumen
Strategic problem-solving
Contractual and legal knowledge
Leadership and team development
Negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Commercial risk management
Communication and customer-facing skills
Document control expertise
Technical report preparation
Software/Tools:
ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Document management software
Certifications & Standards:
RICS/CICES accredited degree
Full membership of RICS or CICES (desirable)
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