GSF Car Parts
IT Commercial Manager
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About The Role
We’re looking for a commercially astute and detail-oriented IT Commercial Manager to oversee the financial and contractual operations of our IT function. This is a strategic role that blends financial oversight, vendor management, and governance to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and high-performing IT service delivery.
You’ll be instrumental in managing budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships, while providing commercial insights that drive value across the business. If you thrive in cross-functional environments and have a sharp eye for detail, negotiation, and financial strategy—this could be the perfect fit.
As IT Commercial Manager, You Will
Contract Management
- Negotiate, review, and manage IT contracts and renewals.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms and SLAs.
- Maintain a central repository of all IT contracts and documentation.
Financial Oversight
- Manage IT budgets, forecasts, and actuals in collaboration with Finance.
- Support the IT Finance Admin in tracking and reconciling IT spend across vendors, services, and projects.
- Oversee invoice processing and payment validation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Vendor & Supplier Management
- Act as the primary contact for IT suppliers and service providers.
- Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues as needed.
- Support procurement and tendering activities.
Reporting & Analysis
- Produce regular reports on IT spend, savings, and commercial performance.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Provide commercial insights to IT leadership.
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Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to financial controls and procurement policies.
- Support audits and risk assessments related to IT commercial activities.
Team Leadership
- Line manage a Finance Admin responsible for invoice processing and reconciliation.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining quality oversight.
- Support professional development and ensure workload alignment with business priorities.
About You
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in IT commercial or financial management roles.
- Strong understanding of IT contracts, procurement, and vendor management.
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP platforms).
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams.
- Degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field (preferred).
- Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, ITIL, Prince2) are a plus.
- Experience managing IT budgets over £10M+.
Personal Attributes
- Detail-Oriented: Precision in managing contracts, invoices, and reconciliations.
- Commercially Astute: Understands cost drivers and financial impact of IT decisions.
- Analytical Thinker: Interprets financial data and identifies savings opportunities.
- Strong Communicator: Explains complex financial concepts clearly.
- Negotiator: Secures favourable terms with vendors and suppliers.
- Organised & Methodical: Manages multiple contracts and deadlines efficiently.
- Problem Solver: Resolves discrepancies and inefficiencies proactively.
- Collaborative: Works effectively across departments.
- Ethical & Trustworthy: Handles sensitive information with integrity.
- Resilient & Adaptable: Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
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About Us
GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 200 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure
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