Commercial Manager – IT Services – Southampton Job in Southampton, Southern Uk
AAP3 is looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to take on responsibility for the operational management and direction of the business support functions of the business, including administration, legal, and internal IT. Working with stakeholders, the Commercial Manager will ensure alignment of the services to business needs while undertaking ongoing analysis and suggesting service improvements.
Reporting into the EVP Director of Shared Services, the Commercial Manager will hold responsibility for pricing reviews and intelligence, and the development of pricing templates. The role will research, develop and maintain a partner base for overseas projects, and also maintaining considerable involvement in the bid and tender process - working with sales, finance, HR and operations teams; ensuring process is adhered to and maintaining a central repository for bids and tenders.
The Commercial Manager will review business systems, research improvements and facilitate any changes in accordance with business needs. The post will also hold responsibility budgetary control across the shared services group and also for direct reports in legal, internal IT and administration functions. The role will assist with quality accreditations where necessary, and operate as a main point of contact for lease discussions and service providers.
Candidates should possess a strong background in operating as a Commercial, Shared Services or Financial Management role, ideally within an IT Services (or similar) environment. Relevant business management qualifications would be highly desirable.