Job Description
* Commercial Services Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business
* Managing purchasing and planning functions to support business objectives
* Ensuring materials and products are available to meet customer demand
Commercial Services Manager (Purchasing and Production) £45,000 - £55,000 | Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm 25 days holiday + healthcare cash plan + strong pension I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Services Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in a key leadership role. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded professional who thrives on improving processes, leading teams and ensuring operations run smoothly across purchasing, planning and supply chain. The Role - Commercial Services Manager As Commercial Services Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing purchasing, production planning, internal sales and transport functions, ensuring the business operates efficiently while delivering excellent service to customers. Key responsibilities include:
* Managing purchasing and planning functions to support business objectives
* Overseeing stock control, warehousing and inventory levels
* Ensuring materials and products are available to meet customer demand
* Leading internal sales and transport teams
* Managing supplier relationships, negotiations and performance
* Developing and improving forecasting and planning systems
* Driving continuous improvement across systems and processes
* Supporting quality standards and ensuring compliance across the function
* Ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and environmental procedures
* Collaborating with other departments to improve overall operational performance
This is a broad, hands-on leadership role where you'll have real influence across the business. What I'm Looking For
* Proven experience as a Commercial Services Manager or similar leadership role
* Strong background in purchasing, planning or supply chain within manufacturing
* Experience managing teams across multiple functions
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
* Commercially aware with a focus on efficiency and improvement
What's on Offer
* Salary £40,000 - £50,000
* Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
* 25 days holiday
* Healthcare cash plan
* Good pension contribution
* Stable business with long-term opportunity
If you're an experienced Commercial Services Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact across operations, I'd love to speak with you.