Senior Commercial Manager - Non-Ferrous in City

Ward; City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading metal recycling and waste management company as a Senior Commercial Manager in the Non-Ferrous division. This field-based role involves growing the non-ferrous purchasing network and managing supplier relationships, contributing to strategic business development across various sites in the UK.

Benefits

Company Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount

Free Parking

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Life Insurance

On-site Parking

Referral Programme

Store Discount

Qualifications

• Strong industry knowledge in metal recycling and waste management.
• Proven track record of managing commercial relationships.
• Ability to work in a field-based role with travel.

Responsibilities

• Grow non-ferrous purchasing across the UK.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships and pricing structures.
• Oversee supplier payments and market development.

Skills

Industry Knowledge

Commercial Acumen

Supplier Relationship Management

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager Non-Ferrous

Working From: Cardiff + Various Ward Sites (UK-Wide)
£60,000+ per annum (dependent on experience)
Car: BMW 330E
Company Phone & iPad
Bonus Scheme Tailored to Experience
Private Health Care Single Cover
23 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Join Ward one of the UK s leading metal recycling and waste management companies as a Senior Commercial Manager in our dynamic Non-Ferrous division.

We re seeking a motivated and knowledgeable commercial professional to take responsibility for building and managing our national non-ferrous purchasing network. This is a field-based role with regular travel to our UK sites, suppliers, and partners. You ll play a key role in developing and growing our non-ferrous tonnage, overseeing supplier pricing, and supporting operational teams across material quality and commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow non-ferrous purchasing across the UK and increase supply to Ward sites.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, pricing structures, and material quality standards.
• Support market development for individual grades and new business streams.
• Produce supplier pricing sheets and provide insight on market conditions.
• Oversee supplier payments and liaise with internal accounts teams.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Non-Ferrous and site teams on operational alignment.
• Manage and deliver UK-wide non-ferrous projects.
• Support the wider team through coaching and attending joint site visits.

Personal Development:

• On-the-job training in sales processes, material grading, and commercial outlets.
• Gain deep understanding of non-ferrous sales markets and material compositions.
• Ongoing support to grow within the business and develop your career pathway.

Bonus Scheme:
A competitive, role-specific bonus scheme will be created to reflect your experience and contribution.

If you re a results-driven professional with strong industry knowledge and commercial acumen, we d love to hear from you. Join Ward and help shape the future of non-ferrous trading.

Apply now and make your mark in a nationally respected business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Commercial Manager