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Commercial Officer

Type: Full Time

Function: Commercial

Location: Dewsbury

UNICAT Catalyst is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality catalysts and adsorbent materials. We serve industries worldwide, including oil, gas, petrochemical, DRI, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen.

 

Our mission is built upon three core values:

 

Innovative Catalyst and Process Technology Partner: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions.

 

Dedicated Collaboration: We work closely with partners to develop effective solutions.

 

Adaptable and Flexible:  We focus on enhancing customer profitability, sustainability, and efficiency.

Employee Benefits:

  • Free eye test (free pair of glasses worth up to £50)
  • Yearly health check
  • PAM Assist (Employee well-being programme)
  • Discretionary Annual bonus Scheme
  • Death-in-service benefit (up to three times annual salary)
  • Pension (company matched up to 6%)
  • Onsite parking
  • Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days)

Position: Commercial Officer

Location: Dewsbury with international travel/secondment

Hours: Full-time, permanent role with flexibility to work with international time differences

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Job Overview

The Commercial Officer is responsible for identifying, onboarding, and managing suppliers to ensure consistent quality, cost-effectiveness, and risk mitigation. This role involves close collaboration with the commercial, quality, and operations teams to ensure suppliers meet company standards and support business objectives.

A short-term assignment (up to 3 months) with our U.S commercial team is included, offering international exposure and potential for future global opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Sourcing & Development

  • Identify and source new suppliers to create competitive alternatives to current suppliers.
  • Oversee projects to replicate products in order to enable supplier changes where necessary.

Supplier Onboarding & Qualification

  • Manage communication and onboarding processes for new suppliers.
  • Oversee qualification processes for new suppliers and their products in line with company processes.

Supplier Communication & Coordination

  • Clearly communicate all supplier changes to the commercial team and relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment on quality and delivery expectations.
  • Visiting supplier sites to conduct audits checks.

Quality & Compliance Oversight

  • Track and evaluate quality performance of currently qualified suppliers.
  • File and manage complaints from customers against suppliers, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Participate in investigations into supplier quality failures and oversee corrective actions.
  • Track and assess risk factors for new suppliers and implement preventive measures to avoid quality issues.
  • Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Work with the commercial team on supplier performance, risks, and recommended actions.
  • Maintain accurate supplier records, performance data, and compliance documentation.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Experience in supplier sourcing and quality management.
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and risk awareness.
  • Knowledge of quality control processes and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Supplier relationship management.
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution.
  • Data-driven decision making.
  • Collaboration and cross-functional communication.