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Senior Commercial Estimator / Commercial Manager

Job Description

Senior Commercial Estimator / Commercial Manager

Location:

Doncaster / Hybrid with occational travel 


Salary / Benefits: £60,000 - £75,000 dependant on level of experience plus

- Car / Car allowance
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Paid expenses
- Company pension scheme

Summary

A successful rail infrastructure contractor specialising in track installation and railway manufacturing is looking to take on a senior level commercial estimator to support and manage the quoting and costing activities for new and existing business opportunities while also developing and growing existing and new areas of business for their UK manufacturing facilities and implementing appropriate systems and processes to reduce costs and improve competitiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

- Educated to degree level in a relevant manufacturing / commercial discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification.
- Demonstrable experience of leading a manufacturing commercial function with a proven track record in delivering effective commercial strategies, policies, processes and systems.
- Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
- Proven product and industry knowledge.
- Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.
- Knowledge and technical understanding of manufacturing / commercial processes, components and techniques.

Desirable

- Experience working in the railway sector.

Responsibilities:

Commercial / Cost Management

  • Identify opportunities to expand the business, including through partnerships, alliances and development of new and existing markets.
  • Analyse sales, marketing, finance and other information to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximize growth.
  • Develop accurate and consistent quotations, bids and tenders with the help of relevant departments.
  • Support and manage the quoting and costing activities for new and existing business opportunities

Business development

- Assist with the development and implementation the manufacturing strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance.
- Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects within the area of responsibility.

For further information on the Senior Commercial Estimator / Commercial Manager role and to apply get in touch.

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