Commercial Contract Manager
Horsham, West Sussex
£60,000 – £65,000
Overview
An experienced Commercial Contract Manager is required to support the ongoing growth of a reputable business in Horsham, West Sussex. This is a full‑time, permanent opportunity for a proven professional ready to work closely with major OEMs, government authorities, and internal teams to deliver robust commercial solutions and manage the full contract lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead contractual activities in the tender process, including preparing and negotiating contract responses.
* Advise departments such as Sales, PMO, Supply Chain, and Engineering on commercial risks.
* Review, negotiate, and approve various agreements (NDAs, Loan Agreements, MOUs, Supplier Declarations).
* Draft and secure approval for agreements, ensuring compliance with due diligence policies.
* Coordinate with legal counsel for non‑standard clauses.
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
* Provide commercial guidance on tenders and contract terms.
* Support the Supply Chain team in drafting and negotiating sub‑contracts.
* Advise Project Management on contract execution from order to closure.
* Monitor contract progress and resolve potential disputes.
* Assess and mitigate contractual risks, including enforcement of Variation of Price (VoP) clauses.
* Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with processes and Distribution of Authority (DOA).
* Support audit processes as required.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience negotiating and managing contracts with major governmental or defence sector clients.
* Strong knowledge of International and UK defence contracting environments, with a deep understanding of contract law, pricing, financing, and terms and conditions.
* Experience collaborating with stakeholders across internal and external business boundaries, including international organisations.
* Confident in communication and able to offer pragmatic risk mitigation strategies.
* Highly motivated, with strong attention to detail and a team‑oriented approach.
To find out more please reach out to Max Sinclair max@holtengineering.co.uk
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