Commercial Manager

SWARCO; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee contracts and provide support to the sales team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills. This role requires excellent communication capabilities and the ability to manage supplier relations effectively. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday, rising to 28 days plus bank holidays

Employee discount scheme

Generous employer pension contributions

Life assurance up to 6x salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial, sales, or procurement role.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Experience in contracts management, including negotiation and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log enquiries.
• Liaise with Sales Team.
• Negotiate contracts with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Supplier management

Education

Degree in sourcing, supply chain, or related fields

Job description

We have an amazing opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our APT Skidata team, based in Hemel Hempstead. In this role, you will effectively review contracts and commercial documents in a timely manner, offering professional opinions. Your responsibilities will include enhancing focus, details, and recording of quotations and tenders, delivering commercial support solutions to the business, and ensuring requests for information from the Sales Team/clients are answered promptly for all bid responses. You will also provide support for the Sales Team and customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Receive and log enquiries
2. Liaise with Sales Team
3. Negotiate contracts with customers and suppliers respecting the business's terms, safety, lead-time, cost, and quality objectives
4. Coordinate enquiry, order, and project reviews
5. Deliver savings and performance improvements
6. Document special project requirements and collaborate across all project aspects, especially on technical issues
7. Ensure the Sales Team has relevant, up-to-date documentation to support client discussions, including terms and conditions
8. Assist in designing new systems with the Sales Team to ensure effectiveness
9. Ensure system delivery aligns with customer specifications
10. Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to meet their needs and expectations

Your Profile

Essential

• Proven experience in a commercial, sales, or procurement role
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills
• Experience in contracts management, including negotiation, drafting, and ongoing management
• Ability to handle a variety of commodities across technical, IT, networks, construction, civil works, and manufacturing sectors
• Educational qualification at degree level or equivalent, preferably in sourcing, supply chain, or related fields
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of internal and external contacts
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel nationally, including overnight stays

Desirable

• Experience with contracts involving FTS and industry-standard agreements
• Membership of a recognized sales or purchasing association

Your Benefits

Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, we support your development and offer:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days plus bank holidays, with an option to buy additional days
• Your birthday off
• Employee discount scheme covering online shopping, high street stores, cinemas, holidays, restaurants, and more
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance up to 6x salary