Commercial Contracts Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor based in Stevenage is looking for a Commercial Contracts Manager to oversee high-value contract negotiations and lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have experience in MoD contracting and a strong analytical background. Responsibilities include leading negotiations, managing contract compliance, and acting as the primary contact for stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial contracts.
• Ability to handle multiple contracts and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with sound judgement in assessing risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation of contractual terms and conditions.
• Manage the full Route to Contract process.
• Provide commercial leadership during contract delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standards.
• Act as primary point of contact for contractual matters.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Experience needed: We're looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in contract negotiation and lifecycle management within a complex environment or sector. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of MoD contracting and applicable regulations.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has opened to join the Commercial team as a Commercial Contracts Manager, where you'll play a key role in shaping, negotiating, and managing strategically important defence contracts.

You'll be responsible for leading high-value contract negotiations, managing agreements from bid through to closeout, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is critical to enabling successful programme delivery and securing new business in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the negotiation of contractual terms and conditions in line with company objectives
• Manage the full Route to Contract process: bid support, cost alignment, proposal generation, and negotiation of bespoke terms and conditions
• Provide commercial leadership during contract delivery, including amendments, deliverables, and acceptance criteria
• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards (including ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, DEFCONs, and QDCs)
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers on contractual matters
• Support risk identification and mitigation planning in collaboration with other departments
• Oversee contract lifecycle management including renewals, extensions, and closeout activities
• Deliver timely reporting and updates to senior leadership on contract performance and risk status
• Resolve contract disputes effectively with support from legal and relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to business-winning activities by supporting competitive and compliant commercial proposals

What we need from you:

• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial contracts
• Ability to handle multiple contracts and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with sound judgement in assessing risk
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of MoD contracting frameworks, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is highly desirable

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