Commercial Manager x 2 Positions - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment

Job Introduction

We are seeking 2 x Commercial Managers to join our Procurement team based in London Bridge on an initial 12 month contract.

You will support the delivery of a procurement and commercial project to deliver improved value and commercial performance via the delivery of new contracts/tenders, supplier renegotiation and implementation of new departmental strategies.

The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Project Lead in identifying commercial opportunities to maximise income, improve the customer experience and making operations for efficient.

This will involve input into the creation of commercial strategies, working with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver short term change, trialling new innovations and taking ownership for specific elements of the project.

The role will be integral in acting as a commercial “project manager” in delivering change and working closely with both the contract manager, operational stakeholders and the Project Lead. The role will require commercial creativity and imagination to promote innovations to move the business forward on this important step change.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for the role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Either having undertaken a graduate scheme or has experience of working in a commercial or project environment
• Direct experience in drafting or managing SLAs / supplier contracts.
• Good understanding of contractual documentation and governance/safety requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience.
• Proficient experience in producing project reports (or similar).
• Relevant degree, professional or project management qualification (desirable).
• Ability to quickly build working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use initiative and make change happen
• Experience of post contract, commercial management or project delivery

Package Description

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

About the Company

About Southeastern

Southeastern is one of the busiest commuter rail companies in the UK running more than 2,000 trains, and carrying nearly 600,000 passengers every day between London, Kent and East Sussex.

Just over 4,000 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

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