Senior Commercial Manager

4 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Commercial Manager to join our team at Direct Line Group. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for leading complex supplier contract reviews and negotiations, identifying emerging risks, and developing supplier contingency and exit plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead on commercial management and projects, including continuous improvement initiatives and supply chain collaboration.
  • Work closely with the business to develop supplier contingency and exit plans for critical suppliers.
  • Provide issue resolution and mitigation solutions where business users are not meeting contractual targets.
  • Report on supplier 360-degree performance, including SLAs/KPIs, obligations, and risk management.

Requirements

  • Experience in a commercial contract management role with sound contract knowledge and a good grasp of Category Management and Category Planning principles.
  • Good understanding of Demand and Specification management techniques, including Value engineering and Right First Time, with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and work with small and large groups.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including a 9% employer-contributed pension and 50% off home, motor, and pet insurance.
  • A hybrid working model, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth within a dynamic and customer-obsessed organization.

About Us

Direct Line Group is a customer-obsessed market powerhouse, combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field. We're committed to being brilliant for our customers every single day.



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