Job summary

If you are a skilled analyst and a savvy negotiator, looking to join a FTSE 100 listed company in the procurement supply chain industry if could be the next role for you

Key skills required for this role

Commercial, Negotiator, Analyst, Data, Excel, Procurement, Supplier Meetings, Numerical

Important

Skilled data analyst, Negotiation in a commercial setting, Implementing process improvements

Job description

Role Overview

As a Commercial Manager, you will play a vital role in managing product selection and pricing strategies for high-value tender proposals. Your negotiation skills will be key in reducing costs in key product areas and your analytical abilities will support product rationalisation projects, process improvements, and division-wide pricing strategies. You will also respond to pricing enquiries from the sales teams and engage in ad-hoc product sourcing across a broad range of categories. Additionally, you will update and maintain the data sources that drive our core processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product selection and pricing strategies for high-value tender proposals
• Negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs in key product areas
• Utilie analytical skills to support product rationalisation projects, process improvements, and division-wide pricing strategies
• Respond to pricing enquiries from the sales teams
• Engage in ad-hoc product sourcing across a broad range of categories
• Update and maintain the data sources that drive our core processes

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4-5 years' experience in similar roles, ideally within a procurement or supply chain setting
• Previous management experience
• Strong numerical and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas)
• Experience of negotiation within a commercial setting
• Experience in implementing process improvements
• A university degree, ideally in a subject with significant commercial and/or analytical basis
• Currently live within a reasonable commutable distance of Isleworth (TW7)

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary of £40-£45k (plus bonus) along with a range of attractive benefits, including 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with an option to buy additional days, company sick pay, Save as you Earn Sharesave Scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, comprehensive learning and development opportunities, personal pension plan, and personal benefits for theme park discounts, cycle to work scheme, cinema discounts, and more.
Our client supports the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. If you have a disability or special need that requires support or adjustments, please let us know.