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Sami Majid

@samimajid

Senior Commercial Manager with expertise in business/digital transformation.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and allows me to drive strategic initiatives.

I am a Senior Commercial Manager with over 14 years of experience in driving business transformation and optimizing commercial operations across various sectors. My career has been marked by significant achievements, including orchestrating a £1.3 billion project and leading complex procurement initiatives that have resulted in substantial cost savings and revenue growth. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in the TfL tender framework to deliver innovative solutions that enhance organizational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have successfully developed and implemented commercial and pricing strategies that have yielded impressive results, such as reclaiming £40 million through strategic negotiations and enhancing gross profit margins from 55% to 69%. My ability to build and manage cross-functional partnerships has been instrumental in achieving business objectives and driving organizational agility. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can spearhead digital transformation initiatives and lead teams to exceed expectations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Transport for London logoTL
Current

Senior Commercial Manager

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

As a Senior Commercial Manager, I led a £1.3 billion track work modernization project, achieving an 80% stakeholder approval rate. I implemented innovative procurement strategies that improved efficiency by 30% and generated £5 million in revenue growth through comprehensive strategies.

DH

Contract Manager

Department of Social Care & Health

Jan 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year 1 month)

In my role as Contract Manager, I overhauled the contract negotiation process, recovering £40 million from disputes. I implemented negotiation strategy training for senior leadership, reducing resolution times by 25% and redesigned workflows to enhance contract management efficiency.

LU

Commercial Manager

London Metropolitan University

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)

As Commercial Manager, I revitalized a £5M hospitality contract, increasing student satisfaction by 20%. I established a centralized reporting system that improved data accuracy by 40% and optimized budgets for various services, ensuring value for money.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kaplan Financial logoKF

Kaplan Financial

Certified Accounting Technician, Accounting

2020 -

Pursuing a Certified Accounting Technician qualification to enhance financial management skills and knowledge in accounting practices.

SE

Self-Study

Postgraduate Diploma, Business Management

Engaged in self-study to achieve a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, focusing on advanced business strategies and management principles.

Tech stack

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