Commercial Manager in London

Commercial Manager - London - Contract - £550 per day (Umbrella)

ARM is currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join a client based in London on an initial 3 month contract, offering hybrid working.

Responsibilities

Financial
* Negotiate, deliver & communicate contract & framework agreements which deliver efficiencies in line with financial reporting and forecasting systems.
* Lead contracts reviews/negotiations during their term to ensure continued fitness for purpose with respect to scope, budget and performance change, risk and be responsible, day to day, for the development, negotiation, and agreements.

Stakeholder
* Work with users to communicate effective process and with suppliers to communicate business plans.
* Assure contract & framework developments meet procurement obligations and preferences in addition to corporate health, safety, equality, quality and environmental requirements.

Business Process
* Improve the efficiency and reduce costs of the procurement process by participating in the re-engineering of business processes / procedures.
* Approving and implementing procurement strategies & advice (tendering, evaluation award & contract management) efficiently using preferred technology-based methods.
* Be the focal point for key suppliers, categories and markets for the department in areas of strategy and tactics development, dispute resolution, supplier viability and relationship management.
* Participate in technology solutions by implementing, evaluating, or feeding back results that will improve strategic and operational procurement.
* Lead or contribute to the development of departmental business plans and demand forecasts, and lead or support capacity planning to ensure appropriate allocation of resources to projects and programmes.

Requirements

* Experience of managing small teams (no line management responsibilities)
* Experience in contract/purchase order management and administration and proven experience in developing and maintaining supporting office systems.
* Experience in preparing, reviewing and agreeing Contract terms and conditions and commercial schedules.
* Knowledge and understanding of managing/leading frameworks.
* Knowledge of category management.
* Qualified to CIPS professional standard or equivalent.
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of current domestic and EU legislative requirements and proven experience in applying these to day-to-day procurement activities and documentation.
* Substantial proven experience in a procurement function involved in high risk, high value, complex works, services and supplies covering a range of commodities. A proven record in establishing contracts of this nature and leading commercial negotiations at a senior level is essential.

For more information contact Dan on or 02392 228211

This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.

Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.