Commercial & Bid Manager

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organization is seeking a Commercial & Bid Manager to oversee all commercial agreements. This role involves managing bids, negotiating contracts, and interfacing with stakeholders to ensure compliance with commercial standards. An opportunity to shape the contract landscape in a high-stakes technical environment awaits you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Strong engagement skills with stakeholders and customers.
• Ability to manage risks throughout the bidding process.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage bids and commercial contracts effectively.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with customers.
• Update and maintain all legal terms related to contracts.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Industry knowledge

Job description

A truly unique opportunity to join a world leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation!

The Commercial & Bid Manager is the key focus responsible for all contract and commercial agreements, and to ensure that the highest professional standards of commercial practice are maintained.

The Commercial & Bid Manager is responsible for interfacing with internal and external stakeholders and customers during the generation of bids and agreeing contracts.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities - Commercial & Bid Manager

• Responsibility for the creation and management of bids and commercial contracts in a robust and timely manner, ensuring commercial risks to are transparent, minimised and/or mitigated where possible.
• Negotiation of Terms and Conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements and other contracting arrangements with customers covering the supply of products and services.
• Certifying that bids to customers are underpinned by robust and valid supplier quotations and in accordance with governance practices.
• Manage interfaces with internal stakeholders and customers throughout the defined winning business process from strategic reviews and the generation of bids through to contract acceptance.
• Update and maintain all legal terms and conditions and standards relating to contracts.
• Supporting customers in understanding our proposals, payment plans, milestones, liaising with bid project managers and the management of risk registers as appropriate.
• Acts as Industry and legislative expert and attends appropriate training courses, conferences and associated events to ensure an up to date knowledge of commercial and legal practices.
• Generate and maintain 5-10 year business plan forecasts and contribute to future growth strategy