Lead Commercial Manager – Engineering & Manufacturing

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Tec Engineering Solutions in West Midlands is seeking a Commercial Manager to strengthen the senior commercial function. You will own the RFQ and quotation process, manage a small team, and oversee margins and contract management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering/manufacturing, with experience leading teams, pricing strategies, and strong Excel/ERP/MRP skills. This role offers leadership responsibility and direct interaction with key accounts and the Commercial Director.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within commercial, account management or internal sales roles in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience leading, supervising or managing a team.
• Strong experience of quoting and pricing manufactured components.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong Excel and ERP/MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a small commercial team, including setting KPIs and managing performance.
• Managing a portfolio of key accounts and developing relationships at both buyer and engineering level.
• Owning the RFQ and quotation process from initial enquiry through to order.
• Reviewing and approving quotations, cost build-ups and pricing to ensure target margins are achieved.
• Managing the contract review and order acceptance process, identifying commercial and contractual risks.
• Monitoring quoted versus realised margins and taking action where required.
• Leading customer negotiations, annual price reviews and surcharge recovery.
• Working closely with Engineering, Production and Purchasing to ensure quoted lead times, capacity and manufacturing routes are realistic.

Skills

Leadership

Account management

Quotations

Pricing

Contract management

Team leadership

Engineering drawings

Excel

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

M-Tec Engineering Solutions in West Midlands is seeking a Commercial Manager to strengthen the senior commercial function. You will own the RFQ and quotation process, manage a small team, and oversee margins and contract management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering/manufacturing, with experience leading teams, pricing strategies, and strong Excel/ERP/MRP skills. This role offers leadership responsibility and direct interaction with key accounts and the Commercial Director.