A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Contracts Manager to join a leading defence engineering organisation within their Commercial team, supporting the full lifecycle management of Domestic Commercial contracts.
This role will perform the duties of a Commercial Contracts Manager and report to the Senior Commercial Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the negotiation of terms and conditions for commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and contractual compliance.
* Manage the full route to contract, acting as the driving force during the bidding process and ensuring timely delivery of proposals and contract negotiations.
* Review, draft, negotiate and agree bespoke contract terms and conditions while maintaining commercial viability.
* Oversee contract delivery, including amendments, document marking, acceptance criteria, and deliverable reviews.
* Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including ITAR, EAR, and defence contracting standards.
* Contribute to business-winning activities, supporting the capture of new work and customer engagement.
* Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks, working with stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
* Serve as the main point of contact for all contractual matters, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
* Provide updates and reports to senior management on contract performance, risks, and key business impacts.
* Manage and resolve contract disputes in collaboration with legal and cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate would have:
* Experience working in a commercial function within a defence or highly regulated industry.
* Familiarity with Ministry of Defence contracting structures, including DEFCONs and QDCs.
* A solid understanding of the full contract lifecycle from bid to closeout.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, both verbal and written.
The ideal candidate must have:
* Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and agreeing commercial contracts and agreements.
* Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
* Ability to manage multiple complex contracts in a fast-paced environment.
* A collaborative working style with cross-functional teams.
This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:
* Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
* Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
* Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
* Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
* Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
* Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
* Free parking
* Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities.
If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!
Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.
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