Commercial Manager

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Commercial Manager for a 4-month hybrid contract in Croydon. The ideal candidate will negotiate and communicate contract agreements, improve procurement processes, and manage suppliers. Key qualifications include experience in contract management and the ability to influence at senior levels. This role offers a competitive salary of £522.95 per day, aiming to enhance efficiency and build strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly assimilate new business systems and technology.
• Experience in contract/purchase order management and administration.
• Proven record in establishing contracts and leading negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and communicate contract agreements effectively.
• Work with suppliers and users to improve processes.
• Implement procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Computer literacy

Effective communication

Influence and negotiation

Experience in procurement

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 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 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 at a senior level is essential.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.