Commercial Manager

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join the corporate services commercial team.

This role will also require a high degree of stakeholder management involving the various account P&L holders, central procurement and Corporate Services Exec.

The Commercial function is broadly responsible for the management of Business Risk, Commercial Governance, Contract Negotiation, Commercial relationship management & Commercial training. The function is also involved in various projects which can include assisting the business with implementing specific strategy or savings realisation projects.

Role Responsibility

• This role will focus on circa £40M of existing sub-contract relationships and will be responsible for the tendering and contracting of the sub-contracted works in line with Sodexo and client requirements, while also improving our sub-contractor relationship management and risk profile.
• The role will also require a high degree of stakeholder management involving the various account P&L holders, central procurement and Corporate Services Exec.
• The role will develop over time to involve a broader range of tasks in relation to the Commercial function as the subcontractor review and management becomes embedded within business processes at site level.
• Working with the account teams in achieving the desired procurement outcomes.
• Running tender actions with a pre-qualified supply chain
• Assisting with formulating the strategic plan for aggregating the existing sub contract spend into works packages where feasible.
• Where applicable, supporting subcontract / self-deliver decisions and managing through the results of those decisions.
• Accurately drafting sub contract agreements to reflect the various scope, policy, KPI and pricing requirements of each site/account. 
• Running Sub-contractor relationship management including acting as a point of escalation and resolution in the event of any contention.
• Working with central procurement to relay the needs of the segment and monitoring the approval of relevant sub-contractors.
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The Ideal Candidate

• Relevant experience of commercial management, procurement or quantity surveying
• 4+ years’ experience and currently operating at a demonstrably similar level.
• Ability to manage own time and be accountable for the outcomes agreed. 
• Holds a relevant degree or comparable experience.
• Demonstrable experience in handling large supply chain processes.
• Proven ability in stake holder management.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• This is a UK and ROI based role which will involve a degree of flexibility on travel where required.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business. We pride ourselves on our investment in people as well as our inclusive approach, and with great employee benefits and learning and development opportunities, you will find there’s more to a career with Sodexo.