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Commercial Manager

Barclay Meade

Tewkesbury

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An innovative IT security and cyber defence business is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to oversee contract management for government and defence clients. This pivotal role involves providing expertise across the contract lifecycle, from negotiations to managing in-life contracts. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver exceptional results. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance national security and defence capabilities. If you have a strong background in commercial management and a passion for the industry, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in Commercial Management or Contracts Management is essential.
  • Aerospace, cyber, defence, or engineering experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a Commercial Contracts Manager SME advising on pricing and contract review.
  • Support and lead commercial discussions, bids, and negotiations.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Management
Negotiation Skills
Contract Lifecycle Management
Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree or relevant accreditation

Tools

Contract Management Software

Job description

A dynamic IT security and cyber defence business supporting government and defence customers requires a Commercial Manager. Applicants need Commercial Contracts Management experience within aerospace, cyber, defence, technology or related industries.


The Commercial Manager will report to a Commercial Director and be responsible for providing commercial contracts management expertise across the entire contract lifecycle. Delivering innovative technology and solutions to central government, security agencies and defence customers, the Commercial Manager will support bids/tenders while also managing in-life contracts and change management activities.


Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager include:
  1. Act as Commercial Contracts Manager SME to stakeholders across the business advising on pricing, T&Cs, contract review and general commercial issues.
  2. Support/Lead commercial discussions, bids and negotiations with customers.
  3. Negotiate, agree and manage contracts such as NDAs, Framework, Collaboration etc.
  4. Assist procurement with flow-down of T&Cs into supply chain agreements.
  5. Contract change activities in regards to project controls, variations and risk management.

Commercial Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:
  1. Commercial Management or Contracts Management experience, and ability to deliver results across the entire contract lifecycle.
  2. Previous experience within aerospace, cyber, defence, engineering or high-tech industries is advantageous.
  3. Experience contracting to central government or MOD, or being previously employed in these sectors is advantageous.
  4. Ability to thrive and add value within a small commercial function, collaborating closely with stakeholders in Finance, Procurement, Sales etc.
  5. Degree or relevant accreditation; WCC, IACCM, CCMP, MCIPS etc. advantageous.
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