Job Description Commercial Manager Bristol Full Time Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial manager to join our team in Bristol. The Commercial role will create and deploy the integrated commodity / category strategies and the associated strategic sourcing and commercial activities, ensuring adequate levels of contractual coverage with the aim of mitigating commercial risk, optimising commercial advantage, providing security of supply and acceptable levels of liability. Where designated, you will lead the strategic relationship(s) at a senior level creating value and competitive advantage. You will coach and mentor talent in your area to further develop strategic sourcing capability. What you will be doing: Supplier Relationships - Where designated, responsible for the effective top to top management and strategic direction of partners and suppliers. Strategic Sourcing - Where designated, responsible for planning and leading sourcing and commercial activities to maximise the value proposition across all major commodities / categories. Will remain current with market trends through relationships with suppliers and market experts and ensure preferred suppliers have plans to gain access to emerging and developed markets. Quality and Delivery - Where designated, select a supply chain capable of meeting quality and delivery requirements and ensuring the management and rectification of quality. Stakeholder Management - Nurture effective relationships ..... full job details .....