My clients who are a leading defence company is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join on a permanent basis in Hastings (hybrid working arrangements).
The Commercial Manager will be responsible to provide commercial leadership, support and guidance to the business on a wide range of contractual and commercial matters relating to the full contract life cycle from bid preparation/submission through project execution to contract completion/closure.
Leading a team of commercial professionals, the role is varied and will involve hands-on commercial management of several contracts/programmes as well as a broader overarching responsibility across the business portfolio.
Role - Commercial Manager
Location - Hastings (flexibility around hybrid working arrangements)
Type - Permanent
Salary - £65,000-£75,000 + bonus + benefits
Key responsibilities of the Commercial Manager role will include not be limited to:
Provide the day-to-day point of interface on commercial and contractual matters for selected contracts
Provide full commercial input to the timely development, approval of bids and proposals
Identification of commercial risk and the development and implementation of effective risk mitigation strategies and actions
Ensure that the Company's contractual obligations are communicated to the project teams and support functions
Ensure resolution of commercial issues
Support the project teams to identify contract changes and manage the commercial side of the Change Control process
Supporting the project procurement team in the negotiation of contractual agreements with suppliers and subcontractors
Lead in the negotiation of any amendments to our existing contracts and new agreements
Reviewing, re-drafting and leading the negotiation of customer contracts and agreements.
Ensure the protection/registration of the company's intellectual property rights
Provide support to new business proposals
Help develop, improve and maintain Commercial policies and processes
Key skills and experience required for Commercial Manager and not limited to:
Eligibility to gain UK Security Clearance (SC Level)
Previous experience in reviewing complex contractual documents
Recognition of contract law
Previous experience in a customer interface role
Well organised and confident individual able to take the lead on business issues
Strong Commercial awareness and business acumen with attention to detail whilst meeting challenging deadlines
Can demonstrate the ability to identify key areas in contract terms supplied by other parties that if accepted would represent a significant risk to the Company
Can think laterally to resolve issues and disputes
Can demonstrate the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external customers and stakeholders
Self-motivated and proactively able to manage own work to in order to achieve objectives
Ability to identify and develop solutions to problems
To apply for this Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager / Commercial Contracts Manager / Senior Commercial Manager / Senior Commercial Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK