Quotations & Commercial Lead

At Streamline Corporate we’re a market leader in our field, providing branded merchandise, branded clothing and uniforms across multiple industries, to internationally recognized brands and employers to help engage their people and promote a sense of pride and belonging. We live by our mission to our clients by being "your partner for growth and transformation".  From creative brand launches to large employee gifting schemes, we’re all about making inspiring things happen. We don’t simply deliver the same old, we innovate and pave the way forward within our industry – whether that’s in constantly improving our service or with our ever-evolving collection of products.

This is brand new lead role which will be personally responsible for handling complex quotations, tender pricing, commercial analysis, and supplier negotiations. This is a hands-on position requiring an experienced professional who personally handles high-value quotations whilst triaging simpler quotes across a small team (no direct reports). Success will require using ERP data analysis to quote the right product at the right commercial terms.

Complex Quotations & Tenders

• Personally handle all Tier 3 complex quotes and high-value opportunities


• Lead tender pricing responses


• Handle all urgent/time-sensitive quotes when needed

Commercial Analysis & Negotiation

• Negotiate pricing and terms with key suppliers on high value quotes


• Conduct win/loss analysis and track quote conversion rates


• Identify margin improvement opportunities and cost reductions


• Monitor competitor pricing and market positioning


• Conduct commercial analysis to inform product/pricing decisions


• Provide commercial insights to senior management
  
  

Quotations Coordination & Team Support

• Coordinate work allocation and triage incoming quotes


• Assign Tier 1/2 quotes to appropriate resources


• Support and mentor team members with guidance and prioritisation


• Review selected quotes for accuracy and commercial viability before issue


• Track all quotes through the system to completion


• Maintain quote tracking and reporting
  
  

Process Improvement & Systems

• Improve quoting processes and efficiencies


• Standardise quote templates and commercial documentation


• Maintain ERP data accuracy for quotations


• Develop best practice guides and training materials


• Implement system improvements for quotation workflow
  
  

Analysis & Reporting

• Track and report on quotation performance metrics


• Analyse quote data to identify trends and opportunities


• Provide insights on "right product/right time" decisions


• Generate management reports on quote pipeline and conversion
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Build relationships with key account managers (sales team)


• Attend client meetings for major opportunities


• Gather feedback to improve quotation service
  
  

Key Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 3+ years in quotations/commercial role


• Proven ability to handle complex quotes and tenders


• Strong commercial acumen


• ERP/quotation system proficiency


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines


• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)


• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously


• Comfortable coordinating others without formal management responsibility

Desirable

• Experience with tender framework agreements


• Supplier negotiation experience


• Process improvement experience


• Team coordination experience

Reporting to our Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Director, you will be joining an established team of commercial executives with a strong focus on outstanding client satisfaction.

In return you'll earn a competitive salary, between £37,000 - £40,000 (Dependent on experience), 5% employer pension, and a company wide profit share bonus (estimated to be circa 7% of annual salary).  

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.