Commercial Manager

A specialist engineering business delivering complex manufactured components and technical solutions for demanding industrial environments including Global OEM and Tier 1 customers. The company partners closely with clients to solve complex operational challenges where precision, reliability, and durability are critical. With a strong reputation for technical expertise and quality, it supports projects that require exacting standards and long-term performance. Info about what the Commercial / Pricing Manager role entails Standalone customer facing role with a focus on commercial negotiations as opposed to a focus on financial / data analysis. The suitable candidate will be comfortable visiting customers, negotiating long terms agreements with customers and suppliers. 1/3 reviewing contracts & scenarios for different customer margins and scenarios 1/3 is price agreements. 1/3 is working with multi-national customers on fixed contracts (2,3,4,5 years) Essential Requirements of the Commercial Manager / Pricing Manager Degree qualified or professional qualification or part-qualification in a relevant area Experience in contract management and face to face negotiations – Negotiations include annual price changes, pricing reviews, contractual price changes and tiered pricing. Exposure to supplier contract management and supply chain risk mitigation. Able to negotiate with suppliers and flow through supply chain. An understanding how the big corporations / multinational do buying and negotiations - experience working with large multinational OEM procurement teams Comfortable visiting customers, developing relationships and maximising business opportunities. Non-Essential requirements of the Commercial / Pricing Manager A process approach, creating, approving, maintaining processes Risk management experience. Benefits 24 days holiday + bank holidays Dental treatment Optical care (glasses, contact lenses, eye tests) Physiotherapy Prescriptions Health screenings and wellbeing services Group Life Assurance Scheme with death in service 6 times salary Pension employee 3%, employer 7%