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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 objectives
- Provide commercial governance and contract management expertise across a portfolio of defence and support services contracts
- Act as the primary commercial point of contact for project teams, providing commercial advice and guidance
- Lead commercial negotiations and pricing activities for both existing contracts and new business opportunities
- Prepare and review commercial proposals, supporting organic growth and competitive bids
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented
- Lead, mentor and develop commercial team members, promoting best practice and continuous improvement
- Build 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 lifecycle
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for commercial improvement and business growth
- Experience supporting proposals, bid activities and contract negotiations
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Degree / Professional qualification – IACCM, WorldCC, MCIPS etc.
- Eligible to obtain UK SC level security clearance
- Comfortable with hybrid working – anticipated 1-2 times p/month in Bristol
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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