Commercial Manager East Croydon 4-month Contract - Hybrid £522.95 ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Commercial Manager on a 4 month contract. The Role: Negotiate, deliver & communicate contract & framework agreements which deliver efficiencies in line with financial reporting and forecasting systems. Work with users to communicate effective process and with suppliers to communicate business plans. Improve the efficiency and reduce costs of the procurement process by participating in the re-engineering of business processes / procedures. Approving and implementing procurement strategies & advice (tendering, evaluation award & contract management) efficiently using preferred technology-based methods. Be the focal point for key suppliers, categories and markets for the department in areas of strategy and tactics development, dispute resolution, supplier viability and relationship management. Requirements: Computer literate and experienced in use of standard spreadsheet and Word Processing software packages. Ability to assimilate quickly new business systems such as SAP or other e-procurement and commercial systems. Ability to communicate effectively and to influence others both internally and externally up to Managing Director level through presentations, negotiation and written reports. Experience in contract/purchase order management and administration and proven experie...