Commercial Manager

• Negotiate, deliver & communicate contract & framework agreements which deliver efficiencies in line with financial reporting and forecasting systems.
• Lead contracts reviews/negotiations during their term to ensure continued fitness for purpose with respect to scope, budget , performance, change and risk.
• Work with users to communicate effective process and with suppliers to communicate business plans.
• Assure contract & framework developments meet client's responsible procurement obligations and preferences in addition to corporate health, safety, equality, quality and environmental requirements.
• In relation to Commercial Best Practice and Responsible Procurement principles:
  • 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. Participate in technology solutions by implementing, evaluating, or feeding back results that will improve strategic and operational procurement.
• Manage team skills and development gaps. Support professional development of colleagues of similar discipline. Engage with CIPS (or similar) professional training. Deputise for immediate manager from time to time.
• Responsible for timely and accurate management information covering aspects of lead buyer reporting.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE COMMERCIAL MANAGER

• Degree-level qualification in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of current domestic and EU legislative requirements and proven experience in applying these to day-to-day procurement activities and documentation
• Computer literate and experienced in use of standard spreadsheet and Word Processing software packages.
• Ability to assimilate quickly new business systems such as SAP.
• 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 experience in developing and maintaining supporting office systems.
• Experience in preparing, reviewing and agreeing Contract terms and conditions and commercial schedules
• Substantial proven experience in a procurement or sustainability function involved in high risk, high value, complex works, services and supplies covering a range of commodities. A proven record in establishing contracts of this nature and leading commercial negotiations.

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