Commercial Manager

TipTopJob; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment incentives

Increased holiday entitlement

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead cost control and administration across a UK-wide fleet services operation. You will drive supplier management, contract negotiation and process improvements to strengthen profitability and operational performance.

The role requires strong analytical ability, fleet management experience and proficiency with MS Office, CRM systems and fleet management software.

Qualifications

• Proven fleet operations experience in fleet management, transport or logistics.
• Strong cost control, supplier management and contract negotiation experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM systems and fleet management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day performance of the cost control and administration teams, ensuring effective training, resources and performance management are in place.
• Manage WIP invoicing and cost control activity, keeping processing efficient while working within agreed budgets and targets.
• Analyse repair and operational costs, challenging discrepancies and ensuring charges remain in line with contractual agreements and SLAs.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts and negotiations, reviewing financial and operational performance against agreed KPIs.
• Oversee key processes including customer contracts, RPI/CPI rate increases, customer implementation and contract termination.
• Improve processes across departments through effective SOPs, performance reporting and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Fleet operations experience

Cost control

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Fleet management software

Job description

Profitability in fleet operations is won in the detail , controlling costs, strengthening supplier agreements and making sure every commercial process works as effectively as it should. As Commercial Manager, youll take ownership of those areas while leading the teams responsible for keeping them moving.

Youll oversee cost control and administration within an established UK:wide fleet services operation, combining team leadership with financial analysis, supplier management, contract negotiation and process improvement. Its a role where youll have the scope to identify whats costing the business time or money, put stronger processes in place and directly influence commercial performance.

What's in it for you

• : GBP 36,000: GBP 40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• : Increased holiday entitlement linked to length of service
• : Healthcare scheme
• : Cycle to work scheme
• : Recruitment incentive awards
• : The opportunity to influence profitability, processes and operational performance across a nationwide fleet operation

Your responsibilities as Commercial Manager

• : Lead the day:to:day performance of the cost control and administration teams, ensuring effective training, resources and performance management are in place
• : Manage WIP invoicing and cost control activity, keeping processing efficient while working within agreed budgets and targets
• : Analyse repair and operational costs, challenging discrepancies and ensuring charges remain in line with contractual agreements and SLAs
• : Manage supplier relationships, contracts and negotiations, reviewing financial and operational performance against agreed KPIs
• : Oversee key processes including customer contracts, RPI/CPI rate increases, customer implementation and contract termination
• : Improve processes across departments through effective SOPs, performance reporting and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

What we're looking for in a Commercial Manager

• : Proven fleet operations experience gained within fleet management, transport or logistics
• : Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to assess and analyse vehicle repair costs
• : Demonstrable experience of cost control, supplier management and contract negotiation
• : Strong analytical and problem:solving capability with experience using data to support decisions
• : Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems and fleet management software