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The Commercial Manager will support further development and implementation of the Transport Commerical strategy within Boughey Distribution. Actively seeking specific opportunities that compliment, expand and promote the transport portfolio, working in tangent with the business development team to maximise potential for bids and tender across new and existing customers.



Why Boughey?

65,000 per annum plus bonus Monday to Friday with some flexibility 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy more Extensive progression opportunities across the wider group that has 2 other businesses Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses Discounts across shopping, groceries, travel, entertainment, dining, days out, health & beauty and much more! Medicash private healthcare Long service awards The usual: company pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, free refreshments, free on-site parking


Day to Day

Support the development of Sales and Procurement Strategies for all bids by acting as a commercial point of contact for customer communication at any stage of the bid cycle Assess commercial risks and develop plans to reduce risk and increase yield Manage the modelling of costs and pricing of proposals Working with the operational teams ensure that opportunities promote and align to the wider business strategy for growth Prepare Financial and Contractual Proposals including Customer Price Breakdown Schedules Ensure existing rates and agreements for subcontractors are fit for purpose and enter into contract discussions where required Review and approve Commercial inputs to data packs to prospective subcontractors to ensure the correct flow down of contractual terms, conditions and risk Prepare Transport specific commercial input to bid risk assessments, commercial/contractual strategy and pricing strategy Assess commercial risks and develop plans to reduce risk and increase yield Participate in all Gate Meetings and take responsibility for bids within delegated authority Lead and/or support Customer negotiations on proposals in line with policy/delegation and gate approvals Manage all contract award and order booking processes in line with policy and processes Conduct a robust handover of award projects into the wider transport team. Review and where necessary replace existing agency agreement for contingent workforces and ensure fit for purpose and bringing best value to Boughey


What will you bring?

IACCM accreditation would be advantageous Business/Law degree or equivalent eg CIPS Level 6 Knowledge of contract/company law and knowledge of UK and other export controls Strongly numerate with excellent written and verbal communication skills Confident in working with complex financial models and spreadsheets Thorough in approach with strong attention to detail Comfortable in managing multiple, sometimes conflicting, priorities Team player, ready to engage with and motivate others Experienced negotiator Ready to adapt to the needs of a growing business including occasional travel and extended hours if required Computer literate including MS Office software - particularly Excel, SAP would be advantageous


Who are Boughey?


NWF Group comprises of 3 key businesses: NWF Fuels, NWF Agriculture & Boughey Distribution. Employing over 1,400 colleagues across the group, we encourage and empower our people to progress and move fluidly through the group, meaning the sky really is the limit when you join us!


What makes Boughey Distribution different? We store and transport food in a way that is best for our customers, people, communities and the planet! Boasting a 60-year heritage we are committed to on-going investment in our facilities, vehicles, systems and our people. We have more than 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space alongside 160 trucks & 365 trailers, and we want you to be a part of it!



We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.