Commercial Manager

Job Description

Location FlexibleA quick look at the roleTo provide commercial management services to all Municipal business contracts covering contractual arrangements, subcontract and other supply agreements, contract negotiations (change orders, variations, extension opportunities) and dispute work.The Commercial Manager is an integral role, creating the link between the operational and finance functions of the business. Working with the Commercial, Operational and Finance functions, the CM will support the Commercial Planning at a contract level tohelp minimise risk and maximise profit.The Biffa division youll be supportingBiffas household waste division delivers a range of cost-efficient, quality-led waste management services for 31 local authorities across the UK. With over 3,300 staff and around 1,562 specialist vehicles, our domestic waste management division makes 4.3million collections each week from over 2.3 million households across Britain.Why its an opportunity not to be wastedTo take ownership of contract extension opportunities as required by the Head of Commercial: including the cost modelling and communications with the client, and internal reporting (links to item 3).Support the Senior Commercial Manager to work with the Regional General Managers to identify opportunities within existing contracts and support them in the processes required to implement each opportunity.Manage relationships with clients, as allocated by the Head of Commercial, to ensure contract variations are valued and agreed correctly and in a timely manner.Provide Contractual support to Business managers and Regional General Managers to ensure correct contractual processes are followed by all parties.Write internal reports including progress meetings, sign-off approval meetings and papers required by the Investment Committee and Group Board in accordance with Group Terms of Reference (relating to major variations, contract extensions, subcontract orsupplier agreements).Liaise with all departments (including Fleet, HR, IT, Procurement) as necessary to understand developments in their fields of expertise that require communication and commercial involvement for contract delivery.Work with the Head of Commercial to develop ongoing improvements to the Commercial teams services to the Municipal business and the wider Biffa group.Liaise with the Regional and Business Managers to ensure the services provided are profitable, and delivering the required outputs.To work with the Head of Business Development to ensure all external communications are in line with the Municipal brand and to the same quality as Tender documentation.Attend Regional Meetings to keep up to date with existing contracts; identify development opportunities; and develop working relationships with Regional and Business Managers.To support the Head of Commercial Commercial Director on specific projects as requested.To support the Company in achievement of the Biffa Balanced Business Plan.Heres what we require:Educated to Degree Level or equivalentWorking in a similar environment responsible for Commercial agreementsExcellent inter-personal skills and the ability to deal with individuals at all levels (both within the organisation and outside)Ability to self-manage workload and work to strict deadlinesOrganised, structured with an ability to gather information from a variety of sourcesExcellent written communication skills and numeracy skillsDiligent with a good attention to detailAbility to work as part of a team and support on specific projects and tendersAbility to work occasional unsociable hours and be flexible to deadlinesDesirable:Business qualificationQuantity Surveying or Accountancy qualification or Legal backgroundWaste Industry knowledgeContract knowledgeProject ManagerAnd heres why youll love it at BiffaCompetitive salary and car/car allowancePerformance Bonus SchemeOngoing career development, training and coaching - because if you dont grow, we dont growGenerous pension schemeMedical and dental schemeRetail and leisure discountsHoliday and travel discountsBike to work schemeChanging the way people think about wasteAt Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether were turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Its a view thats sharedby our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career thats always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And its why were the UKs No. 1 choice for business waste management.Dedicated to diversityBeing inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customersand stakeholders, which is why youll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.Required skills

• Contract Management
• Local Authority
• Project Management
• Tenders
• Cost Modelling
• Commercial Manager
• Quantity Surveyor
• Waste Industry
• Biffa