Commercial Officer

This range is provided by UNICAT Catalyst Technologies, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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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
• 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 Contract Officer

Location: Dewsbury with international travel/secondment

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

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.

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

• 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.
• Work with the commercial team on supplier performance, risks, and recommended actions.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, performance data, and compliance documentation.

• 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.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Collaboration and cross-functional communication.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Analyst

• Oil and Gas, Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage