Commercial Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement institute in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the management of all contractual and commercial activities. The role involves optimizing supply chain performance, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with legislative standards. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to risk management. This position offers an annual salary of up to £65,000.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contractual, legal, and insurance processes.
• Proactive leadership skills to improve processes.
• Experience in commercial procedures and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic management of contractual and commercial activities.
• Oversee all aspects of the Hard FM Contract.
• Manage procurement processes for reactive maintenance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks.

Skills

Contract management

Supply chain optimization

Risk management

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Introduction

• Commercial Manager
• 40 Hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Shifts are 08:00 to 16:00
• Up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Join our dynamic Estates team as a Commercial Manager, where you'll lead the strategic management of all contractual and commercial activities within our Hard FM and Estates departments. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape innovative solutions, optimise supply chain performance, and ensure compliance with legislative standards, all while delivering exceptional service and driving operational excellence. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for improving processes and managing risk, we want to hear from you. Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with the UK Commercial Manager, to manage all aspects of the Hard FM Contract and Project Agreement schedules.
• Oversee commercial procedures related to supply chain contracts, including procurement, amendments, and ensuring value for money and compliance.
• Manage procurement processes for reactive maintenance, ensuring appropriate supply chain selection and compliance with company procedures.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks using the Sodexo risk portal (JCAD), and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal departments such as Commercial, Legal, and Compliance.
• Support self delivery of planned maintenance activities with operational leads, involving subcontractors only when necessary.
• Protect the company’s commercial interests through a thorough understanding of contractual, legal, and insurance processes.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, providing professional support to ensure contract compliance and project delivery.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services, and Personal and Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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