Commercial Operations Manager NEW

Bolton, Lancashire
Akkodis

Commercial Operations Manager

Location: Oldham
Salary: Up to 75,000 + Bonus and Benefits
Type: Permanent Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for an opportunity where you can help shape a growing business and make a visible impact?

Akkodis is partnering with a rapidly expanding organisation to recruit a Commercial Operations Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth and transformation, where you’ll play a key role in helping shape commercial operations, supplier governance, contract management, and business processes.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll be responsible for ensuring commercial agreements, supplier relationships, and operational controls are effectively managed, while also identifying opportunities to improve processes and support the business as it continues to scale.

The organisation is known for its forward-thinking approach, continued investment in technology, and willingness to embrace new ideas. As a result, this role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of their area, and helping build scalable ways of working.

If you’re looking for a position where your ideas will be heard, your contribution will be recognised, and your work will directly influence the future success of the organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Impact

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial contracts, supplier agreements, and associated governance activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Support contract negotiations, renewals, and performance reviews.
• Monitor supplier performance, service delivery, and contractual obligations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, contractual, and operational risks.
• Establish and enhance commercial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Work collaboratively across operational, legal, finance, and technology teams.
• Ensure contracts and supplier arrangements remain compliant with internal policies and operational requirements.
• Produce meaningful reporting and insights to support business decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, governance, and commercial outcomes.
• Support wider business change and transformation initiatives as the organisation continues to grow.
• Act as a key point of contact for commercial operations activities across the business.

Who Is This Role For?

We are looking for candidates with:

• Previous experience within a Commercial Operations, Contracts Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Procurement, or similar role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility across all levels of an organisation.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial agreements.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• The ability to work independently while building strong collaborative relationships.
• Experience working within dynamic environments where processes and structures are continually evolving.
• A desire to take ownership and contribute to the growth and development of the function.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within professional services, legal, financial services, technology, or other regulated environments.
• Exposure to procurement and supplier governance frameworks.
• Experience implementing or improving contract management processes.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management methodologies.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems and reporting tools.
• Experience supporting business transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Should You Apply?

• Join a rapidly growing organisation during an exciting phase of expansion.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the commercial operations function.
• Work closely with approachable and highly engaged senior leadership.
• Be part of a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and fresh ideas.
• Enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Work within a business actively investing in technology, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Make a visible impact within a business where your contributions will be recognised and valued.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you’re an experienced commercial operations professional looking for an opportunity to make your mark within a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: Sam Cooper Akkodis

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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