Sami MajidSM
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Sami Majid

@samimajid

Senior Commercial Manager with expertise in business/digital transformation.

United Kingdom

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

Transport for London

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 3 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

Software and tools used professionally

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