FM Commercial Manager

Salary: £57,000 + £550 P/M Car Allowance + 20% Annual Bonus

Location: Home based with UK Travel when required

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• In liaison with the business sector bidding teams and Head of Procurement plan a strategy for procurement, identify suitable supply chain, develop sourcing plans, engage and implement strategy for individual bids.

• Develop supply chain engagement strategies and align our supply chain in support of our customer needs and aspirations.

• In consultation with the bid teams, prepare detailed bid documents for issue to the supply chain, review and analyse supplier proposals.

• Work with suppliers and negotiate to obtain competitive cost combined with security of supply, considering quality, whole life costing and risk profile.

• Prepare documented recommendations on supplier selection and submit to estimating, operational and commercial teams for approval.

• Support the Estimating team to carry out accurate "should cost" modelling in anticipation of major bids from suppliers focussing on the "big picture" of the major cost elements and cost drivers which determine the majority of our costs and profitability on end-customer contracts. Use our supply chain to actively support us, enabling us to win new business and deliver customer contract successfully and profitably.

• Manage bid specific supplier evaluation and approval process.

• Ensure timely production of relevant approval and governance documentation (Annex 8)

• Identify and report on project procurement cost saving opportunities.

• Implementing and working within the Amey Corporate Procurement processes, managing the interfaces with the business and other functions.

• Embed within the supply chain our Amey Values, culture, target zero, diversity, community and sustainability policy and strategies

• Support the bidding teams with sound procurement advice and support.

• Developing and implementing arrangements for increasing the awareness and competence of staff in Procurement & supply chain management best practices.

What we're looking for:

• A thorough understanding of tendering and procurement process.

• Highly developed collaboration skills 

• Management of risk experience

• Experience with managing large value complex bids

• Knowledge of working within the defence sector

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.