Commercial Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to oversee and manage a variety of contracts in a dynamic engineering environment. This role requires expertise in contract negotiation and management, ensuring that agreements are commercially advantageous while adhering to industry standards. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external partners, fostering strong relationships and effectively mitigating risks. If you are a proactive professional with a knack for communication and a passion for contract management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management, negotiation, and risk assessment.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial contracts ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions of agreements.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Risk Mitigation

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Law Degree

Business Degree

IACCM Certification

MCIPS Certification

LPC Qualification

GDL Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Global engineering business requires a Commercial Contracts Manager. Applicants need contract management experience, including negotiating contracts with either customers or suppliers, in a B2B, manufacturing or engineering environment. The Commercial Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing a range of commercial contracts (supplier and customer), ensuring the business agrees to commercially advantageous agreements which also ensure compliance with industry/organisational requirements and mitigate risk.

Specific duties of the Commercial Contracts Manager include:

1. Review customer/supplier contracts and assess contractual and commercial risk
2. Draft, review and negotiate T&Cs of long term agreements
3. Act as commercial contracts SME to colleagues in Bids, Procurement, Sales etc.
4. Administer contracts - assess performance against T&Cs and compliance
5. Day-to-day contract management and contract change activities
6. In life and post-signature activities - contract extensions, claims, disputes etc.
7. Escalate complex issues/conflicts to colleagues in the legal department
8. Work with Legal and Commercial colleagues to improve contract management; tools, systems and processes

Commercial Contracts Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

1. Experience of managing contracts, in a contract management, commercial or procurement role
2. The ability to negotiate contracts, mitigate risks, respond/review contracts and draft responses
3. Excellent communication and relationship skills - internal stakeholders, external suppliers and customers
4. Law or Business degrees, IACCM, MCIPS, LPC, GDL qualifications would be advantageous but not essential
5. Comfortable working on site 4 days per week and 1 day remote