My Client who are in the ‘building materials’ space supply a broad range of products to customers across the UK.With a product portfolio of 10,000+ SKUs and an extensive supplier network, they are now looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to play a key role in the next stage of their growth.This is a newly created position and represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to have a genuine impact on the direction and performance of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Strategy & Leadership
- Supplier Management
- Product Portfolio & New Opportunities
- Rebate Management
- Pricing & Margin Management
They are looking for an experienced commercial professional who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.You will ideally have experience in a senior commercial, procurement, buying or category management environment, particularly where you have managed a large and complex product portfolio.You will be commercially minded, analytical and confident negotiating with suppliers, but equally comfortable presenting recommendations and business cases to senior leadership.
Essential Experience
- Experience in a senior commercial, procurement, buying or similar role.
- Experience managing a large-scale product portfolio, ideally 10,000+ SKUs.
- Proven experience in supplier management and commercial negotiation.
- Experience negotiating and managing supplier rebate agreements.
- Strong understanding of pricing strategy, margin management and commercial performance.
- Experience developing and executing medium- to long-term commercial strategies.
- Experience managing projects and leading people.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with dedicated analytics/data teams.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to build a compelling commercial narrative.
- Strong Excel skills and experience manipulating and analysing data.
- Experience working with CRM and ERP systems.
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