Commercial Procurement Manager-Field Based This is a hands-on commercial role focused on managing suppliers, improving services, controlling costs, and supporting operational teams . You act as a bridge between suppliers, senior leadership, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Management: Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers for a range of services and products. Monitor performance and resolve issues. Projects & Initiatives: Lead or support improvement projects to reduce costs, enhance services, and deliver operational efficiency. Contract & Commercial Management: Negotiate agreements, track commercial performance, and ensure contracts meet business needs. Team Leadership: Manage and coach a small team, setting goals and overseeing performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operations and communication. Field & Operational Support: Visit sites and suppliers as required to ensure services are delivered effectively and issues are addressed promptly. In Summary This role combines: Procurement expertise - managing suppliers and contracts Project leadership - delivering improvements and cost savings Team management - leading small team of 2 Operational problem-solving - ensuring smooth delivery and performance Value creation - improving efficiency, service quality, and stakeholder relationships
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Commercial Procurement Manager-Field Based This is a hands-on commercial role focused on managing suppliers, improving services, controlling costs, and supporting operational teams . You act as a bridge between suppliers, senior leadership, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Management: Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers for a range of services and products. Monitor performance and resolve issues. Projects & Initiatives: Lead or support improvement projects to reduce costs, enhance services, and deliver operational efficiency. Contract & Commercial Management: Negotiate agreements, track commercial performance, and ensure contracts meet business needs. Team Leadership: Manage and coach a small team, setting goals and overseeing performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operations and communication. Field & Operational Support: Visit sites and suppliers as required to ensure services are delivered effectively and issues are addressed promptly. In Summary This role combines: Procurement expertise - managing suppliers and contracts Project leadership - delivering improvements and cost savings Team management - leading small team of 2 Operational problem-solving - ensuring smooth delivery and performance Value creation - improving efficiency, service quality, and stakeholder relationships
A major UK organisation experiencing sustained growth is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to join its expanding procurement function. This newly created position offers the chance to play a key role in developing supplier management strategies, optimising commercial performance, and enhancing business resilience across a diverse and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional who enjoys working collaboratively across multiple business functions and influencing at senior levels. You'll be joining an organisation that values innovation, continuous improvement, and a culture that rewards initiative and accountability. The Role: As Supplier Relationship Manager, you will take ownership of the performance and risk management of key suppliers while identifying opportunities to create value and deliver measurable benefits to the business. Working closely with Sourcing Managers and other stakeholders, you'll lead the creation and implementation of category strategies that balance cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and quality. You will also help to strengthen supplier governance, develop best practice frameworks, and ensure that supplier performance and contract management are fully integrated within the wider procurement process. This role requires a proactive, flexible, and resilient individual who thrives in an environment where priorities can change quickly and collaboration is key to success. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement supplier and category management strategies aligned with business goals. Drive value creation through strategic supplier engagement and negotiation. Manage supplier performance, ensuring alignment with agreed KPIs and service standards. Identify and mitigate supply risks to safeguard operational continuity. Build strong relationships across internal teams to ensure procurement adds value across the organisation. Establish and maintain effective governance processes, improving compliance and efficiency. About You: You will bring a strong background in supplier management, procurement, or commercial operations within a complex organisation. You have a proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement, lead negotiations, and influence decision-making. A sound commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. You will be confident in drafting and executing contracts, developing category strategies, and challenging both supplier models and internal specifications to achieve optimal results. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive organisation offering career development, competitive rewards, and the chance to make a real impact in shaping its future supplier and procurement strategy.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
A major UK organisation experiencing sustained growth is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to join its expanding procurement function. This newly created position offers the chance to play a key role in developing supplier management strategies, optimising commercial performance, and enhancing business resilience across a diverse and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional who enjoys working collaboratively across multiple business functions and influencing at senior levels. You'll be joining an organisation that values innovation, continuous improvement, and a culture that rewards initiative and accountability. The Role: As Supplier Relationship Manager, you will take ownership of the performance and risk management of key suppliers while identifying opportunities to create value and deliver measurable benefits to the business. Working closely with Sourcing Managers and other stakeholders, you'll lead the creation and implementation of category strategies that balance cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and quality. You will also help to strengthen supplier governance, develop best practice frameworks, and ensure that supplier performance and contract management are fully integrated within the wider procurement process. This role requires a proactive, flexible, and resilient individual who thrives in an environment where priorities can change quickly and collaboration is key to success. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement supplier and category management strategies aligned with business goals. Drive value creation through strategic supplier engagement and negotiation. Manage supplier performance, ensuring alignment with agreed KPIs and service standards. Identify and mitigate supply risks to safeguard operational continuity. Build strong relationships across internal teams to ensure procurement adds value across the organisation. Establish and maintain effective governance processes, improving compliance and efficiency. About You: You will bring a strong background in supplier management, procurement, or commercial operations within a complex organisation. You have a proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement, lead negotiations, and influence decision-making. A sound commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. You will be confident in drafting and executing contracts, developing category strategies, and challenging both supplier models and internal specifications to achieve optimal results. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive organisation offering career development, competitive rewards, and the chance to make a real impact in shaping its future supplier and procurement strategy.
About W Talent Manufacturing are proud to be partnering with a leading UK manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Head of Sales. This is an exciting strategic role responsible for driving growth and a clear commercial strategy for the business. This individual must come from the Flue, Chimney or Stove industry used to engaging with various independent retailers. Role Overview We are looking for a commercially driven Head of Sales to lead our sales strategy, manage key customer relationships, and drive business growth across the UK market. This hybrid role combines strategic leadership with hands-on key account management, ideal for a sales professional who thrives in a technically-led environment and is passionate about delivering customer value. Key Responsibilities Sales Leadership Lead and develop the UK sales function in alignment with the wider business strategic goals. Define and implement sales plans, forecasts, and performance targets to deliver revenue growth. Analyse market trends and customer data to inform pricing, product positioning, and business development initiatives. Work closely with product development and marketing teams to align sales efforts with new product launches and promotional campaigns. Provide regular sales reports and performance analysis to the senior leadership team. Key Account Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, including national wholesalers/retailers, OEMs, contractors, and large installation firms. Act as the primary contact for top-tier accounts, providing technical guidance and commercial support. Understand customers' current and future needs to influence product roadmap and service delivery. Handle complex commercial negotiations, contract management, and long-term framework agreements. Customer Development Identify and convert new business opportunities across target sectors, including flues, chimney and stoves. Respond to customer enquiries and RFQs, working cross-functionally to provide tailored technical and commercial proposals. Represent the businesses at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events to promote the brand and build pipeline opportunities. Collaboration & Influence Liaise closely with internal departments including technical, customer service, operations, and purchasing to ensure customer satisfaction. Collaborate with European counterparts to share market intelligence and align sales strategy with global initiatives. Maintain a deep understanding of industry regulations, product standards, and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making. Qualifications and Experience Proven experience in a senior sales or key account management role, ideally within Flues, Stoves or Chimneys. Strong understanding of the UK heating, flue, chimney or stove market, including key players and distribution models. Demonstrable success in developing strategic customer relationships and achieving sales targets. Ability to interpret technical specifications and present value-based product solutions. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK. What We Offer Basic salary of 60,000 Company car or car allowance Annual performance-related bonus Pension scheme and company benefits Ongoing training and career development opportunities A collaborative and innovative company culture
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
About W Talent Manufacturing are proud to be partnering with a leading UK manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Head of Sales. This is an exciting strategic role responsible for driving growth and a clear commercial strategy for the business. This individual must come from the Flue, Chimney or Stove industry used to engaging with various independent retailers. Role Overview We are looking for a commercially driven Head of Sales to lead our sales strategy, manage key customer relationships, and drive business growth across the UK market. This hybrid role combines strategic leadership with hands-on key account management, ideal for a sales professional who thrives in a technically-led environment and is passionate about delivering customer value. Key Responsibilities Sales Leadership Lead and develop the UK sales function in alignment with the wider business strategic goals. Define and implement sales plans, forecasts, and performance targets to deliver revenue growth. Analyse market trends and customer data to inform pricing, product positioning, and business development initiatives. Work closely with product development and marketing teams to align sales efforts with new product launches and promotional campaigns. Provide regular sales reports and performance analysis to the senior leadership team. Key Account Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, including national wholesalers/retailers, OEMs, contractors, and large installation firms. Act as the primary contact for top-tier accounts, providing technical guidance and commercial support. Understand customers' current and future needs to influence product roadmap and service delivery. Handle complex commercial negotiations, contract management, and long-term framework agreements. Customer Development Identify and convert new business opportunities across target sectors, including flues, chimney and stoves. Respond to customer enquiries and RFQs, working cross-functionally to provide tailored technical and commercial proposals. Represent the businesses at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events to promote the brand and build pipeline opportunities. Collaboration & Influence Liaise closely with internal departments including technical, customer service, operations, and purchasing to ensure customer satisfaction. Collaborate with European counterparts to share market intelligence and align sales strategy with global initiatives. Maintain a deep understanding of industry regulations, product standards, and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making. Qualifications and Experience Proven experience in a senior sales or key account management role, ideally within Flues, Stoves or Chimneys. Strong understanding of the UK heating, flue, chimney or stove market, including key players and distribution models. Demonstrable success in developing strategic customer relationships and achieving sales targets. Ability to interpret technical specifications and present value-based product solutions. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK. What We Offer Basic salary of 60,000 Company car or car allowance Annual performance-related bonus Pension scheme and company benefits Ongoing training and career development opportunities A collaborative and innovative company culture
