MANAGER, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Commercial Manager Fixed-Term Part-time – 22.Continuing to manage, maintain and enhance the best network in the UK, and delivering programmes and projects to time, cost and quality in a customer centric way is the core of what we do. This role forms part of the Commercial & Portfolio directorate and is key to supporting MBNL strategic vision to transform into an Infrastructure Management Company. This role will sit in the Commercial Centre of excellence. Commercial own the commercial strategy supporting our corporate outcomes and provide support to the wider business including leading on all procurement, commercial, supplier and contract management activities, and coordination of overall supplier relationships. In this role, you will be responsible for the management and supplier relationship for a specified portfolio of suppliers and will provide commercial support to MBNL\’s business and project teams to: Ensure budgetary compliance; Minimise commercial risks. Be responsible for all elements of the Commercial framework associated to the Supplier Base for which you manage. Ensure all commercial activity is governed by Commercial Policy and processes. Lead tender activities using established commercial processes. Draft, negotiate and award supplier contracts with support from MBNL Legal. Report issues and opportunities in a timely manner and manage risk appropriately. Work with relevant business areas to track performance of suppliers. Work with relevant stakeholders to engage with supplier contacts, ensuring agreed performance and pricing are maintained and new costs are agreed under contract as required. Attend Commercial Committee, where required, to present recommendations to both shareholders. Actively support the commercial audit process. Significant Supplier & Contract management experience MBNL – building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited.