Senior Commercial Controller · Sunderland · Permanent · Full Time Salary up to £60,000 per annum DOE Benefits: * 26 days holiday + bank holidays * Life Insurance * Private Medical Insurance * Car lease scheme * Company pension * Death in service x4 salary * Enhanced maternity/paternity leave * Cycle to work scheme * Free onsite parking * Onsite canteen A global manufacturing company are looking to recruit an experienced Lead/Senior Commercial Engineer to run a small team of Commercial Engineers to develop relationships between new and existing customer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience in a similar role, ideally within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The Job: · Producing accurate long, short, and real time sales forecasts as well as managing budgets. · Providing frequent updates backed by data on business activities, strategies, and department priorities to the purchasing manager. · Lead, supervise and support business improvements activities to reach goals set out in line with company growth. · Develop and strengthen relationships with new/ existing companies. · Maximising margins by offering to support with any relevant customer ventures. · Closely monitoring the market to notice changes and keep up with trends. · Assuring quotes have undergone all appropriate checks before submission for approval. What you’ll bring to the team: · Must have experience leading a team of Commercial Engineers · Strong negotiation skills both face to face and remote · Proven experience of developing relationships with internal and external contacts · Detailed knowledge and understanding of using formulas within Excel. Good understanding of manufacturing production and processes To be considered for this role please click “apply now” and submit a copy of your up to date CV