Competitive salary, benefits and progression
Join Draken Europe as aCommercial Manager
Location: Bournemouth (Hybrid) | Salary:Competitive + Benefits
Are you ready to take your commercial expertise to new heights? AtDraken Europe, we’re redefining aerospace and defence support services—and we’re looking for aCommercial Managerto help lead the charge.
As a key player in our commercial team, you’ll be at the heart of long-term service delivery programmes, working across multifunctional teams to shape, negotiate, and manage high-impact contracts. This is your chance to make a real difference in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead commercial activities across the full contract lifecycle—from bid to closeout.
* Advise on commercial and contractual matters, ensuring alignment with business goals.
* Negotiate and manage contracts with key clients, suppliers, and government entities.
* Drive supplier performance and risk management strategies.
* Develop and refine KPIs to ensure contract success and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver data-driven commercial insights.
* Champion innovation and best practices across all commercial engagements.
What You’ll Bring
* 3+ years’ experience in contract development, negotiation, and management.
* Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
* Proven ability to manage complex, high-tech projects—ideally in aerospace or defence.
* Experience working with UK MOD, government departments, or export customers.
* Knowledge of Single Source Contracting and DEFCARS (desirable).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Degree-level education and a drive for career progression.
Why Draken Europe?
At Draken, we don’t just support missions—we enable them. From advanced aviation services to cutting-edge defence solutions, we’re trusted by governments and organisations around the world. Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and impact.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
Apply now and help shape the future of defence support services with Draken Europe.
About Us
Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.
Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.
Competitive salary, benefits and progression
Competitive salary, benefits and progression
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