Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee legal and contractual matters while ensuring compliance and risk management. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, managing commercial risks, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in advanced manufacturing or software sectors and will play a vital role in safeguarding the company’s interests. Join this forward-thinking firm to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognized.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced manufacturing, engineering, and/or software sectors.
• Candidates with roles like Contract Officer or Commercial Manager may be suitable.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial, legal, and contractual risk across the business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contractual terms with customers and suppliers.
• Lead, manage, and mentor staff within the Commercial function.

Skills

Contract Management

Risk Assessment

Negotiation Skills

Compliance Management

Project Management

Education

Degree in Business, Law, or Engineering

Job description

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Our client is a leading provider of software, equipment, and service solutions to technically challenging sectors around the globe.

Job Role – Commercial Manager

Reporting to the Commercial and Risk Director, the Commercial Manager shall ensure the company’s legal position is protected on bids, contracts, and other commercial matters, while facilitating the successful delivery of live programmes. The Commercial Manager also provides general contractual, commercial, and compliance advice to the company.

Duties – Commercial Manager

1. Manage commercial, legal, and contractual risk across the business in accordance with company policy.
2. Act as Commercial Lead and assist in the preparation of new contracts, including coordination of costing/pricing information with the relevant bid manager, and controlling/preparing the formal release of bids with accompanying documentation.
3. Draft, review, and negotiate contractual terms with customers and suppliers to ensure that commercial terms and agreed deliverables and dependencies are properly documented.
4. Identify and assess legal, financial, and operational risks within commercial contracts and proactively manage and resolve issues that arise during the course of the contracts to prevent disputes and protect the company’s interests.
5. Work with the Programme Management function to ensure effective contract lifecycle management on live programmes, including milestone monitoring and invoicing, and produce weekly invoice forecasts to ensure timely delivery and full compliance with contractual obligations.
6. Collaborate with the Business Development function to develop and maintain effective distribution channels for the group’s software products (via agency and distribution arrangements).
7. Lead, manage, and mentor staff within the Commercial function.
8. Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure that commercial matters are appropriately recorded, monitored, and managed.
9. Ensure compliance with all UK export control legislation and identify and manage export and import control compliance risks for other jurisdictions (e.g., US ITAR regime).
10. Implement non-disclosure agreements with customers, suppliers, and other counterparties.
11. Prepare regular reports for management on the status of commercial contracts and opportunities.

Experience/Qualifications – Commercial Manager

• Experience in advanced manufacturing, engineering, and/or software sectors.

Candidates currently holding roles such as Contract Officer, Commercial Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Officer, or Head of Commercial may be suitable for this role.

To apply, please submit your CV to emailprotected or call 01453829529 for more information.

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