Commercial/Purchasing Manager

What’s involved in the role?

You will manage from a commercial perspective; advise across the full range of commercial value-add options in addition to rates, and lead on financial elements of client pitches. You will act as trusted advisor, influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders relying on knowledge from prior engagement. You will contribute to pricing best practice including the build and maintenance of pricing templates and models.
Identify actionable commercial insights to improve returns; drive projects to optimise associated benefits, you will have a big picture approach to projects working cross-function; able to consider the impact across the organisation of new initiatives and inter-dependencies on concurrent projects

Salary

£45k-55k

Personal skills

You will have outstanding analytical skills and knowledge of economic factors. Be able to apply a methodical and meticulous approach to solving difficult, sometimes ambiguous, problems
Results driven; having a proactive, goal-orientated approach to decision making. Ability to influence at the highest level as a credible, fast-thinking, collaborative and commercial individual
Excellent communicator, collaborative, hands-on approach who can adjust their style to individual circumstances whilst also demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence.

Entry requirements

Experience as a pricing professional (B2B essential / Professional Services preferred)
Experience in a ‘self-starting’ commercial role.
Qualified Accountant (beneficial, but not essential).

Pathways in

5-6 years accumulating the necessary work experience, which includes learning about sales, marketing, and customer service.