Commercial Supply Chain Manager

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Commercial Supply Chain Manager for a permanent position in Portsmouth. The role involves managing supplier relationships, contract obligations, and providing commercial support across various operational workstreams. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in complex contracts, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experienced commercial individual with a track record in complex contract environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high demand workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support across operational, program, and finance workstreams.
• Support onboarding of suppliers and manage change control.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers in a collaborative manner.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Problem Solving

Team Player

Influencing

Analytical Skills

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Client:

Line Up Aviation

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

I am seeking a Commercial Supply Chain Manager to join my client on a permanent basis. As the Commercial Supply Chain Manager, you will be required to engage and provide commercial support across Operational, Programme and Finance workstreams in the management of all matters Equipment and Asset Management related. This will cover the whole contractual lifecycle, from development and agreement of proposals and their consequent implementation through subcontracts amendments, as well as the establishment and management of new suppliers from the origination and definition of requirement to the procurement, on-boarding and on-going management of delivery
Role: Commercial Supply Chain Manager
Location: Portsmouth - Hybrid
Hours: Monday to Friday,40 hours per week
Salary: £70,000
Security Clearance: Must hold or be able to gain Security Clearance - UK Eyes only project
Responsibilities

• Partnering and collaborating with senior management teams, and internal/ external Suppliers to provide pragmatic and viable solutions to commercial issues
• Building strong collaborative relationships with Customer and Supplier Commercial Teams
• Managing obligations, assumptions and dependencies across subcontracts
• Supporting the selection and onboarding of Suppliers including assisting Operational workstreams with the definition of requirement, evaluation of offers and the creation of subcontract documentation
• Supporting the Senior Commercial Manager in assessing and processing both top down (from the Customer) and bottom up (from Suppliers) change requirements including validating the requirements against the existing (sub)contract and critically assessing the proposed impact (including changes to prices)
• Support Operational Supplier owners in performance reviews both internally and with Supplier and the Customer
• Ensuring that all sub(contract) documentation are accurately conformed and kept up to date with agreed contract changes
• Operating as a trusted partner to the wider business, assisting with ad-hoc contract queries and advice
• Promoting a close working relationship between the business and the Commercial Team
• Identifying risks and opportunities, proposing appropriate solutions and mitigations
• Managing change control and tasking order requests to maximise the commercial opportunities
• Advising and assisting with relevant legislative changes (such as Data Protection)
• Ensuring all commercial governance is followed
• Ensuring adherence to company commercial policies & procedures

Requirements

• Experienced commercial individual who has a demonstrable track record of operating in complex contract environments with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial and Contracts experience (including drafting of subcontracts) with a demonstrable track record of pre- and post-contract commercial activity in a highly governed environment
• Skilled in employing a high degree of commercial acumen to inform and guide senior leadership
• Experienced in leading and delivering procurement activity in an equipment or complex services environment
• An ability to operate as a team player with a collaborative working style
• A strong influencer with the skills and experience to provide credible, pragmatic and commercial solutions to business problems, seeking win-win solutions wherever possible
• A resilient and positive approach to dealing with conflict without damaging relationships
• A determined and analytical approach to problem solving and able to use analytical data for decision making
• Ability to manage a high demand workload and prioritise effectively in time-bound situations.
• Ability to work flexibly over a wide geographical area (where required) and experience of working in a multi-site/mobile capacity combining working from home for potentially prolonged periods

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.
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