Commercial Contracts Manager

Description

A leading defence engineering services and manufacturing organisation requires a Commercial Contracts Manager to provide commercial and contract management expertise across a portfolio of in–life programmes and pre–signature business opportunities. Applicants should have commercial contracts management experience, within a defence, aerospace, engineering services, technology, government contracting or similar regulated environments. Strong hybrid working options available – a site presence in Bristol required 1–2 times per month.

The Commercial Contracts Manager will join a large and growing commercial function supporting complex engineering and manufacturing programmes within the defence sector. The role will focus on contract management, commercial governance, pricing, negotiations and business growth activities, acting as the commercial lead for project teams while supporting the successful delivery of customer programmes. There will also be responsibility for mentoring commercial colleagues and driving commercial best practice across the business.

Specific duties of the Commercial Contracts Manager include:

Develop and implement commercial strategies that support programme delivery and business objectivesProvide commercial governance and contract management expertise across a portfolio of defence and support services contractsAct as the primary commercial point of contact for project teams, providing commercial advice and guidanceLead commercial negotiations and pricing activities for both existing contracts and new business opportunitiesPrepare and review commercial proposals, supporting organic growth and competitive bidsIdentify commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implementedLead, mentor and develop commercial team members, promoting best practice and continuous improvementBuild effective relationships with internal stakeholders and customers to support successful programme delivery

Commercial Contracts Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

Commercial Management, Contracts Management or Procurement experience within a regulated industry (aerospace, defence, engineering services, FM, government contracting, technology, nuclear etc)Experience managing complex commercial contracts throughout the contract lifecycleStrong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for commercial improvement and business growthExperience supporting proposals, bid activities and contract negotiationsExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skillsDegree / Professional qualification – IACCM, WorldCC, MCIPS etc.Eligible to obtain UK SC level security clearanceComfortable with hybrid working – anticipated 1–2 times p/month in Bristol

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