Fancy being part of the team which was solely created to organise the chaos in a busy manufacturing company?
Radar Recruitment are supporting a large North Kent entity with that search for a Commercial Contracts Manager, reporting into the Head of Department the Commercial Contracts Manager will support the company in streamlining contract workflow for their Sales and Procurement teams, reducing risk by negotiating the company’s contractual position, improving decision-making and sign-off, and enhancing sponsor areas’ experience by excellent management of contracts and related information from start to finish of the deal flow. The position will play a key role in optimising performance and contractual position on major contracts.
Responsibilities:
* Taking instructions and effectively coordinating the deal flow with all relevant stakeholders (Leadership team, Sales, Legal, Finance, Operations, and others) for smooth contract negotiation and signature process
* Managing business contract queries
* Helping relevant stakeholders understand and mitigate certain risks associated with various contract terms and provisions
* Defining the approval process and sign-off in accordance with company policies and procedures
* Tracking contractual obligations and compliance status
* Coordinating the contractual routine, such as producing reports on the execution and performance of contracts with clients/suppliers, and other administrative and management tasks
* Negotiating issues with guidance from the legal department and internal policies
* Providing information about contracts to relevant stakeholders and external counsels
* Managing RFP processes, bid responses, procurement questionnaires and KYCs;
* Sharing contract knowledge with all the relevant stakeholders, by conducting training and acting as an advisor to other areas
* Effectively managing the contracts to ensure the protection of the company’s interests, through active management, financial monitoring, documentation and communication control, and support to lawsuits and disputes
Profile:
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of contracts
* Minimum 5 years’ experience as a contract manager/analyst/administrator, handling complex client/customer contracts, distributorship agreement, supply agreements, NDAs
* Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating varied commercial contracts in a fast-moving and entrepreneurial environment
* University’s degree, preferably in a business or technical discipline, or other relevant experience
* Ability to recognise issues and the commitment to follow through to ensure that they are resolved
* Good abstract thinking and ability to see things from someone else’s perspective
* Ability to work collaboratively with legal counsels, Sales and other internal areas
* Professional demeanour and sensitivity to client relationships
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
* Working understanding of key commercial contract and risk management concepts
* Understanding of commercial and contractual law
What is on offer?
* £55k - £61k
* Circa 10% annual bonus
* Hybrid work environment
* Company Pension
* Private Medical Insurance
* 4x salary life assurance
* 25 days holiday plus bank