Commercial Contracts Manager

Electus Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector seeks a Commercial Contracts Manager to oversee contract negotiations and lifecycle management. This permanent role involves collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and drive business success, with a competitive salary of £63k - £68k.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial roles within a defence environment.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing contracts.
• Familiarity with MoD contracting structures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation of terms and conditions for commercial contracts.
• Manage the entire process during bidding, including proposal generation.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations for contracts.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Commercial Contracts Manager

Job Description

The opportunity:

1. You will have the opportunity to work within a business-critical area, contributing to the overall company business plan and making a real difference.
2. Contract Negotiation: Lead the negotiation of terms and conditions for commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and contractual compliance.
3. Full Route to Contract: Manage the entire process during bidding, including cross-functional collaboration to deliver costs on time, proposal generation, and contract negotiations (reviewing, drafting, and agreeing on bespoke contract terms), while maintaining business viability.
4. Contract Delivery: Ensure the business meets its commitments to customers through contract amendments, reviewing deliverables, and defining acceptance criteria.
5. Contract Management: Oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and closeouts, ensuring obligations are met.
6. Compliance: Ensure all contracts adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, including ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, and relevant defence standards.
7. Business Winning: Play a key role in securing new work.
8. Risk Management: Identify potential contract risks and collaborate with departments to develop mitigation strategies.
9. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary contact for contractual matters, guiding internal teams and liaising with external clients and partners.
10. Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on contract status, risks, and issues.
11. Contract Dispute Resolution: Manage and resolve disputes swiftly in collaboration with legal and relevant departments.

What we're looking for from you:

• Proven experience in commercial roles within a defence environment.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and finalising contracts.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, effective with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with MoD contracting structures, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is preferred.

Overview:

• Position: Commercial Contracts – Permanent
• Locations: Stevenage or Bristol
• Salary: £63k - £68k

Keywords: Contracts Manager, Contracts Negotiation, Contract Lifecycle, Bidding proposals, ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, DEFCONs, QDCs, Qualifying Defence Contracts, Risk Management.

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This is a Permanent Role