Commercial Excellence Manager

2 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time
Commercial Excellence Manager

We're seeking a Commercial Excellence Manager to lead our procurement efforts in sourcing sustainable, commercially beneficial opportunities.

This role requires experience in commercial contract management, with sound contract knowledge and a good grasp of principles of Category Management and Category Planning.

The ideal candidate will have good understanding of Demand and Specification management techniques; including Value engineering and Right First Time, with a strong continuous improvement mindset.

This is an expansive, innovative role that spans the length and breadth of the business, offering unrivalled opportunities for career development, skill-growth, and a wealth of experience to draw from.

About Us:

At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. We combine decades of industry experience with talented people in every field, working together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead on complex supplier contract, operational and strategic reviews and negotiations
  • Identify emerging risks and issues in relation to adequacy and effectiveness of existing controls
  • Lead on commercial management and projects (e.g. continuous improvement, innovation led initiatives, supply chain collaboration, etc.),
  • 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 SLA's / KPI's, obligations
  • Manage risk and compliance through effective project, contract, demand and supplier performance management

Benefits:

  • 9% employer contributed pension
  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Buy as you earn share scheme
  • Employee discounts and cashback

Let's see your ideas fly

We offer a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. Our hybrid model way of working offers flexibility for everyone. Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 depending on location.



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