Contract Manager

LHH; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LHH is recruiting a Contracts Manager to support Leonardo’s Surveillance and Protection Technologies business, working on a varied portfolio of UK and international defence contracts.

This senior commercial role requires leading bids and live contracts, drafting and negotiating terms, and shaping commercial strategy across UK and international opportunities. You will provide commercial leadership within integrated project teams and manage risk, pricing and supplier relationships.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading commercial bids and live contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and its practical application.
• Experience handling UK Government and international contracts.
• Understanding of commercial finance, margins and FX.

Aufgaben

• Lead commercial activity across bids, proposals and live contracts.
• Draft, negotiate and administer complex contractual terms and conditions.
• Develop commercial strategies and secure internal approvals.
• Prepare customer pricing and cost estimates using appropriate pricing strategies.
• Manage contractual obligations, change control and commercial risk.
• Draft and review NDAs, software licensing agreements and MOUs.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure flow-through of terms to subcontractors.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Commercial leadership

Contract management

Bid management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Export legislation

Pricing strategy

Risk management

Ausbildung

Degree in a relevant field

IACCM/World Commerce & Contracting credential

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Luton, hybrid working with approximately 20% onsite

Security: Sole UK nationality required. SC clearance is required, although candidates may start on BPSS while clearance is progressed.

LHH is recruiting a Contracts Manager to support Leonardo’s Surveillance and Protection Technologies business, working across a varied portfolio of UK and international defence contracts.

This is an opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take a senior role in managing complex contracts, supporting bids and shaping commercial strategy within a growing aerospace and defence business.

The role

Working as part of integrated project teams, you will provide commercial leadership across existing contracts and new opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading commercial activity across bids, proposals and live contracts.


• Drafting, negotiating and administering complex contractual terms and conditions.


• Developing commercial strategies and securing internal approvals.


• Preparing customer pricing, applying appropriate pricing strategies to cost estimates.


• Managing contractual obligations, change control and commercial risk.


• Drafting and reviewing agreements, including NDAs, software licensing agreements and memoranda of understanding.


• Working with Procurement to ensure appropriate contractual terms flow through to subcontractors.


• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

About you

You will bring a strong track record in commercial business winning and contract management, ideally within aerospace and defence, alongside:

• Experience managing UK Government and international contracts.


• Strong knowledge of contract law and its practical application.


• A detailed understanding of commercial finance, including profit and loss, margins, mark-up, escalation and foreign exchange.


• An understanding of export legislation, import taxes and duties.


• The ability to identify commercial risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.


• Confidence influencing and advising senior stakeholders.


• Excellent negotiation, written communication and presentation skills.


• The ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver to tight deadlines.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

A relevant degree, professional qualification such as IACCM/World Commerce & Contracting, and familiarity with SAP would be advantageous.

Working arrangements and security

The role is based in Luton, with approximately 20% onsite attendance. Travel to other UK sites and customer locations will be required, with possible overseas travel.

Sole UK nationality is a requirement for this position. SC clearance is required, with scope to commence on BPSS while SC clearance is progressed.