Skip to main content

Commercial Assistant Manager

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Job description

Job Title/Req Number: Supplier Relationship Assistant Manager

Base Location: London, Leeds, Birmingham

The KPMG Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as a Commercial Manager?

As required by the Head of Commercial, manage commercial activity to support particular contracts, escalate issues to Head of Commercial and manages upward effectively. Knows when is appropriate to draw in support to ensure that firm is represented externally at the appropriate level of seniority, ensures that Head of Commercial is briefed on issues, risks and matters which go beyond the ordinary course of business. Support the day to day operational relationships with particular contract supplier chain, support the business to drive commercial outcomes through effective procurement and supplier management practices.

What will you be doing?

  • Manage supplier relationships and represent the firm well
  • Contracting and on boarding new companies
  • Work at pace to tight client deadlines
  • As required, guide and advise junior colleagues and manage tasks to completion
  • Support sourcing activity during RFP processes including: Internal Quality and Risk Management checks on potential new suppliers
  • Work with Commercial Manager to resolve any issues or concerns related to Suppliers
  • Support supplier onboarding activities and ongoing supplier compliance requirements
  • Support the release of new service offerings, such as:
  • Working with Commercial Managers and Delivery Leads to assist in the generation and tracking of supplier work orders for new service requirements.
  • Uploading work order details into the PO system
  • Identifying and maintaining a detailed log of Intellectual Property
  • Providing timely and accurate Management Information:
  • Liaising with MI team to collate supplier MI.
  • Analysis of supplier MI to inform supplier performance management activities
  • Managing supplier areas on our collaboration tool to enable access to MI and trainer materials

What will you need to do it?

  • Demonstrable commercial acumen, ideally supported by formal study and exposure to contract law
  • Able to manage risk in a complex environment
  • Ability to coach, mentor, advise and instruct junior colleagues
  • Able to analyse data and draw out key messages
  • Extensive knowledge of working with suppliers
  • Organises and schedules workload effectively
  • Seeks to improve service delivery on an ongoing basis
  • Develops a breadth of technical, transferable and core skills
  • Able to interpret and apply commercial process consistently
  • Able to challenge assumptions and validate information within due process
  • Willing to build a deep understanding of the business area and show a personal commitment to meeting business needs
  • Willing and able to respond positively to demand and stretching tasks; bouncing back from any setbacks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Stakeholder management and relationship-building skills; builds and develops positive constructive relationships across client teams
  • Demonstrates that they actively engage with others in order to address views and concerns.
  • Demonstrate curiosity and suggest new ideas, approaches and perspectives.
  • Ability to problem solve and convey information to client members outside the commercial team
  • Anticipates when others need support and offers help

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to Suply Chain talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are:

  • Leeds
  • London Canary Wharf
  • Birmimgham

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

Within Consulting we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:

Commercial Assistant Manager

KPMG United Kingdom
Birmingham, UK
Full-Time

Published on 02/03/2025

Search more jobs

Share this job now