Regional Commercial Contract Manager

The Guinness Partnership; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing services organization in London is seeking a Commercial Strategy Manager to drive cost control and supplier engagement. The role involves managing commercial risks, negotiating contracts, and analyzing market trends. Candidates should have experience in contract management and a solid understanding of industry processes. This position offers a hybrid working model with three office days and two remote.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce accurate costs submissions and valuations.
• Experience in managing contracts in a responsive environment.
• Understanding of construction industry processes and frameworks.
• A full driving license is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Analyse market trends for cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure effective cost control and cash flow management.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Contract negotiation

Supplier engagement

Attention to detail

Job description

Our company ethos is to improve people's lives by providing decent, safe, and high-quality homes and services. Help us to serve this mission by joining our crucial Guinness Property team.

Working closely with procurement you will drive commercial strategy and ensure effective cost control and cash flow management across the region. You will ensure that commercial pricing structures are well balanced against quality, cost and efficiency.

We operate a hybrid working model which requires employees to work in the office for three days per week with the remaining 2 being from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk management:Identify and manage commercial risks / opportunities and ensure robust commercial reporting.
• Sourcing and supplier selection:Identifying and choosing the right suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost, and other factors.
• Contract negotiation:Ensuring that we are getting the best value across our contracts.
• Cost saving:Ensure that the commercial pricing structures we have in place with regional subcontractors are effective, efficient and provide value for money.
• Supplier engagement:Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers for better pricing, service, and long-term reliability.
• Data analysis:Analysing market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and potential suppliers.

Role Criteria:

Essential:

• Proven ability to produce accurate costs submissions, valuations and provide margin analysis on works.
• Experience in managing contracts that deliver works in a responsive environment.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed timescales.
• Understanding of construction industry processes, frameworks and ways of working.
• A full driving licence is required for this role.

Desirable:

• Experience in the social housing sector.

If you’re interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all of the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria.