Average Commercial Manager salary in the UK

Aircraft Component maintenance organisation have an opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Commercial Manager to oversee all commercial, procurement and contractual matters within the company. This role supports business performance and growth through proactive contract management with customers and suppliers. The successful candidate will manage the commercial and procurement teams, ensuring efficient processes for quoting, contracting, and bought-in services that support operations and deliver a seamless customer experience. It is essential that you have management experience in an aviation MRO environment and can offer commercial experience with Contract negation and law. You should be confident managing both customer accounts and internal teams Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary representative for all contractual issues, including contract negotiations.Develop strong working relationships with customers and suppliers at both senior and working levels.Provide commercial insights to drive profitable growth and support the organisation's long-term goals.Review existing pricing structures and competitor pricing to identify opportunities for improved profitability.Develop, implement, and manage efficient commercial and procurement procedures.Produce KPIs to monitor performance and identify improvements.Ensure compliance with applicable customer and supplier contractual requirements and regulations (e.g., HMRC import/export, Export control).Support sales initiatives by ensuring customers understand available services and project managing the introduction of new services.Liaise daily with operations Department Heads to ensure excellent customer service and consistent supplier performance.Monitor the commercial performance of customer accounts and manage additional works to prevent commercial leakage.Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure adequate stock levels and optimum inventory turnover.Identify reliable suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement.Maintain a robust approved supplier management system and monitor supplier performance.Line manage and develop the Commercial and Procurement teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety.Ensure secure upkeep of commercial and procurement electronic records in line with data protection regulations.Provide detailed reports and metrics to the General Manager as required.Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and implementing corrective actions. Relocation assistance may be considered for this role. This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting the UK aviation industry. We aim to respond to all applications.

Innova Search is proudly representing a UK engineering specialist who supply bespoke engineered products and solutions to some of the largest manufacturing and engineering companies across the UK. The company have been operating for over 80 years and has over 400 staff. The business is widely known for its cutting-edge and bespoke solutions across a wide-array of products. The Role: As a Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing both strategic and tactical oversight across key contracts and bidding activities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on high-profile projects while working alongside talented teams within a forward-thinking and dynamic business. Key responsibilities include: Leading commercial management across a range of contracts and bids within the engineering sectorCollaborating with project teams to ensure the successful delivery and management of contractsSupporting senior leadership in driving commercial governance, process adherence, and strategic implementation across the businessTaking charge of commercial leadership, monitoring project performance, managing risk, and ensuring alignment with contractual obligationsWorking with various teams in the business to draft and review terms and conditions for customer negotiationsPartnering with the Supply Chain team to ensure terms and conditions are accurately communicated throughout the supply chainSupporting Commercial leadership in developing and executing the company’s commercial strategyPreparing compelling proposals for customers, coordinating pricing activities, and securing internal approvals for submissionPromoting and adhering to best commercial practices and processes across the businessBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and key stakeholders What You’ll Bring: To succeed in this role, you’ll have: Strong understanding of contractual terms and conditionsExperience with various commercial/contracting modelsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeProven ability to lead commercial aspects of a business, including the bidding processExpertise in identifying commercial gaps and developing solutions to bridge themExcellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levelsStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyA passion for promoting a culture of best commercial practice Why Join Us? Be part of a highly respected, long-established company with a reputation for delivering innovative solutionsWork on diverse and exciting projectsThrive in a collaborative, supportive work environment with ample opportunities for career progression If you’re a driven, strategic thinker with a passion for commercial leadership, we want to hear from you.

Innova Search is proudly representing a UK engineering specialist who supply bespoke engineered products and solutions to some of the largest manufacturing and engineering companies across the UK. The company have been operating for over 80 years and has over 400 staff. The business is widely known for its cutting-edge and bespoke solutions across a wide-array of products. The Role: As a Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing both strategic and tactical oversight across key contracts and bidding activities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on high-profile projects while working alongside talented teams within a forward-thinking and dynamic business. Key responsibilities include: Leading commercial management across a range of contracts and bids within the engineering sectorCollaborating with project teams to ensure the successful delivery and management of contractsSupporting senior leadership in driving commercial governance, process adherence, and strategic implementation across the businessTaking charge of commercial leadership, monitoring project performance, managing risk, and ensuring alignment with contractual obligationsWorking with various teams in the business to draft and review terms and conditions for customer negotiationsPartnering with the Supply Chain team to ensure terms and conditions are accurately communicated throughout the supply chainSupporting Commercial leadership in developing and executing the company’s commercial strategyPreparing compelling proposals for customers, coordinating pricing activities, and securing internal approvals for submissionPromoting and adhering to best commercial practices and processes across the businessBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and key stakeholders What You’ll Bring: To succeed in this role, you’ll have: Strong understanding of contractual terms and conditionsExperience with various commercial/contracting modelsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeProven ability to lead commercial aspects of a business, including the bidding processExpertise in identifying commercial gaps and developing solutions to bridge themExcellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levelsStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyA passion for promoting a culture of best commercial practice Why Join Us? Be part of a highly respected, long-established company with a reputation for delivering innovative solutionsWork on diverse and exciting projectsThrive in a collaborative, supportive work environment with ample opportunities for career progression If you’re a driven, strategic thinker with a passion for commercial leadership, we want to hear from you.