Commercial Manager

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL); England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering company in the UK seeks a Commercial Manager to provide expertise in contract management for the Boxer MIV and CR3 programmes. Responsibilities include managing contracts, negotiating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with operational frameworks. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer-facing roles and a solid understanding of commercial principles. This position offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual incentive scheme

Life assurance

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Commercial and/or legal background preferred.
• Ability to work in teams or independently with a delivery focus.
• Demonstrable understanding of commercial principles.
• Experience in handling complex contracts.
• Defence background preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial expertise based on contract management.
• Support negotiations with stakeholders for beneficial agreements.
• Develop logical solutions to contract issues.
• Manage contracts focusing on delivery and profitability.
• Work with teams to meet contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with operational frameworks and security.
• Provide commercial interface for Boxer MIV and CR3 contracts.

Skills

Customer-facing role experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Understanding of commercial principles

Capability to handle complex contracts

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

Support the Boxer MIV and CR3 programmes to successfully implement/deliver the Boxer MIV/CR3 contracts, along with the other commercial activities required as part of the project lifecycle. This will include, among other things, bid approval, contract negotiation and resolution of contractual issues.

Place of work: RBSL, Telford

Hybrid work: minimum of 2 days a week on site in Telford

Travel: travel to customer sites (predominantly Bristol) as required

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide commercial expertise based on a working knowledge of contract management/delivery.
• Support and, where suitable, lead negotiations with internal and external stakeholders to achieve agreements that are in the best interests of RBSL.
• Develop solutions to problems using logical reasoning and thought processes, and consider the merits of alternative approaches.
• Manage existing contracts with a focus on delivery, profitability, value for money, risk, and opportunities.
• Work closely with other members of the delivery teams to ensure all contractual obligations are met and RBSL's financial and reputational position is protected.
• Ensure contract delivery complies with the business's operational framework, and adheres to the principles of the LCM framework, ensuring comprehensive commercial risk mitigation and improved business performance.
• Provide a commercial interface for the customers on the Boxer MIV and CR3 contracts.
• Create and present analysis, interpretation, and overviews of the Business's contractual and commercial positions for endorsement or direction from stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual compliance with security restrictions and export controls.
• Adhere to SHE obligations and standard business working instructions.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Experience in a customer-facing role, with suitable communication and analytical skills.
• Commercial and/or legal background.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative with a focus on delivery.
• Demonstrable understanding of commercial principles.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills (both internal and external).
• Ability to work as part of effective multi-functional project teams.
• Understanding and experience of handling complex contracts.
• Qualified to degree standard/equivalent level or with extensive relevant experience.
• Defence background preferred but not essential.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
Annual incentive scheme
Life assurance
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
Long Service rewards with additional holiday
Holiday purchase scheme
Health cash plan
Employer pension contributions up to 10%
Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.