Head of Commercial - Westlake based

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Purpose: Overall management of the procurement, , and accounts functions for our client in support of revenue growth, operational efficiency and profitability. Takes responsibility for driving supplier performance, cost control, statutory compliance and the optimisation of pre-and post-sales processes. Lead and direct support staff to ensure the consistent delivery of quality services and products; on time and on budget. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to enhance customer service, increase sales & efficiency, and the overall profitability of the business. Key Results Area: · Overall management of the procurement function · Overall management of the logistics function · Overall management of the debtors, creditors and order processing functions. · Takes responsibility for driving supplier performance, cost control, statutory compliance and the optimisation of pre-and post-sales processes · Lead and direct support staff to ensure the consistent delivery of quality services and products: on time and on budget · Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to enhance customer service, increase sales & efficiency, and the overall profitability of the business. Person Specification: · Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player · Meticulous and systematic · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Possess confidence and authority to interact confidently with key customer & supplier personnel · Applies logic and commercial reason to decision making · Forward thinking with a high degree of initiative; and focused on results · Able to manage competing priorities to commercial effect · Able to analyse complex situations and formulate structured action plans · Accepts responsibility for own and team’s actions and the achievement of intended outcomes · Displays resilience and persistence · Able to work independently and complete tasks within rigid timelines and on budget · Communicates information effectively in a calm, friendly and supportive manner · Effective in a team-based environment and in support of team objectives · Willing to assist knowledge and skill development of colleagues. · Available to work on a full-time basis and able to undertake occasional national and international travel Knowledge Skills and Experience: · Relevant commercial tertiary qualification with a minimum of a Honours degree is a requirement · At least 5 Years’ experience in a similar role ideally in the electronics\/technology B2B sales industries · Strong understanding of financial management, margin management, and pricing strategies · Ability to analyse performance metrics and market trends · Good understanding of principles & practices · Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills · Strong leadership skills to coach and lead team · Understanding of international import supply chain management and distribution · Knowledge of domestic warehousing and courier operations · Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft 365 products and ERP systems · Good prioritising and time management skills · High degree of professionalism · Cultural sensitivity with strong interpersonal skills · Excellent written and spoken skills in English