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Senior Commercial Manager – Non-Ferrous

Working From: Cardiff + Various Ward Sites (UK-Wide)
£60,000+ per annum (dependent on experience)
Car: BMW 330E
Company Phone & iPad
Bonus Scheme Tailored to Experience
Private Health Care – Single Cover
23 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Join Ward – one of the UK’s leading metal recycling and waste management companies – as a Senior Commercial Manager in our dynamic Non-Ferrous division.

We’re seeking a motivated and knowledgeable commercial professional to take responsibility for building and managing our national non-ferrous purchasing network. This is a field-based role with regular travel to our UK sites, suppliers, and partners. You’ll play a key role in developing and growing our non-ferrous tonnage, overseeing supplier pricing, and supporting operational teams across material quality and commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Grow non-ferrous purchasing across the UK and increase supply to Ward sites.
  • Develop and manage supplier relationships, pricing structures, and material quality standards.
  • Support market development for individual grades and new business streams.
  • Produce supplier pricing sheets and provide insight on market conditions.
  • Oversee supplier payments and liaise with internal accounts teams.
  • Collaborate closely with the Head of Non-Ferrous and site teams on operational alignment.
  • Manage and deliver UK-wide non-ferrous projects.
  • Support the wider team through coaching and attending joint site visits.

Personal Development:

  • On-the-job training in sales processes, material grading, and commercial outlets.
  • Gain deep understanding of non-ferrous sales markets and material compositions.
  • Ongoing support to grow within the business and develop your career pathway.

Bonus Scheme:
A competitive, role-specific bonus scheme will be created to reflect your experience and contribution.

If you’re a results-driven professional with strong industry knowledge and commercial acumen, we’d love to hear from you. Join Ward and help shape the future of non-ferrous trading.

Apply now and make your mark in a nationally respected business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Performance bonus
  • Quarterly bonus

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

 

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Commercial Manager

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