Assistant Commercial Manager

Solus Accident Repair Centres; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle repair company seeks an Assistant Commercial Manager to optimize supply chain performance across their UK network. This role includes strategic development, team leadership, supplier relationship management, and the creation of procurement strategies. Candidates should have a background in commercial education and experience in supply chain functions. Join Solus for competitive pay, bonuses, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension scheme

33 days’ holiday

40% discount on Aviva products

Supportive policies

Wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying function or supply chain.
• Ability to manage diverse and remote teams.
• Self-motivated and driven to develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation of procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Develop supplier service level agreements.
• Lead, develop, and coach Commercial Team members.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Team management

Communication

Education

Commercial education with business accreditations

Job description

Overview

Are you able to analyse, understand and create strategy in a complex and ever-changing industry? Would you like to optimise supply chain and company performance as part of the Solus Aviva family?

The role:

Our Assistant Commercial Manager will have 0verall team responsibility for researching new products and services, develop, and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods and / or services across our UK wide network. They will monitor business trends, product availability and market influences to drive maximum supplier performance and strategic development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creation of procurement and supply chain strategy
• Creation and development of support documentation for the Commercial Department.
• Creation of supplier service level agreements
• Optimise ordering and reordering from suppliers
• Mitigate risks by managing supplier relationships
• Credible source for senior management support & influence.
• Maintain overall governance for supplier audit purposes.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager forecasting and aligning findings with supply chain management
• Research requirements, opportunities, trends, and developments in the sector
• Collaborate to improve supplier relationships and supplier performance
• Review and manage supplier Non-Compliance
• Consider environmental impact of the supply chain and sustainability targets
• Lead, develop and coach Commercial Team members

Qualifications

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Commercial education with business accreditations in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Contractual Law, Engineering, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in a buying function or supply chain desirable
• Proven ability to successfully manage diverse and remote teams desirable
• Highly analytical problem solver with an aptitude for figures.
• Ability to react quickly to an ever-changing industry sector.
• Self-motivated and driven to develop within the role.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator

Who are Solus?

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.