About the Role

The Commercial Manager plays a key role within [Employer hidden]'s Commercial directorate, responsible for managing supplier relationships and contracts across a defined portfolio. You'll ensure robust commercial governance, effective supplier performance, and strong cost control across procurement and in life contract management. Operating at the interface between business, suppliers, and shareholders, you'll provide expert commercial support that minimises risk, drives value, and enables successful delivery across [Employer hidden] programmes and projects.

Why This Role Matters

Strong commercial management underpins [Employer hidden]'s ability to deliver value for shareholders while operating efficiently in a complex, multi supplier environment. This role ensures contracts are well structured, suppliers are held to account, and commercial risks and costs are actively managed throughout the contract lifecycle. By embedding consistent commercial standards and proactive supplier management, you'll help [Employer hidden] achieve better outcomes from its supply chain. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office.

Key Responsibilities

• Own supplier relationships and the full commercial lifecycle including selection, contracting, in life management, and exit
• Ensure all commercial activity complies with [Employer hidden] commercial policy, governance, and delegation frameworks
• Lead tenders, negotiations, and contract awards in line with shareholder and business requirements
• Negotiate pricing, identify savings opportunities, and drive opex efficiency
• Draft, negotiate, and manage framework and project contracts in partnership with Legal
• Manage contract change control, risk, and dispute resolution up to Director level
• Track supplier performance against contractual KPIs and drive corrective action where required
• Maintain accurate contract and pricing data within [Employer hidden] systems
• Support audits and provide clear commercial reporting and insight
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including shareholder forums
• Challenge the status quo and bring market insight to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• Experience negotiating complex framework or strategic contracts
• Strong supplier and contract management experience
• Good understanding of contract law and commercial risk
• Telecommunications industry experience
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Professional qualifications (e.g. MCIPS) and experience in JV or multi stakeholder environments are desirable

How to Apply

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