Contract Manager - India

Procurement Heads; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally respected manufacturer in aerospace and defence is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their Commercial team focused on the Indian market. Based in the UK, you will manage strategic customer accounts, lead complex negotiations, and drive commercial success. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in contract management and the aerospace/defence sector, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to work internationally.

Benefits

Salary between £50,000-60,000

9% non-contributory pension

4x salary life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Early finish every Friday

Healthcare plan

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace nursery benefit

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of commercial and contract processes in the aerospace/defence sector.
• Proven experience managing contracts and negotiations across Indian markets.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Expertise in export control, pricing, banking instruments, and procurement practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team delivering account management for key customers.
• Overseeing bid and proposal preparation, pricing structures, and contract terms.
• Conducting complex contract negotiations and manage senior-level customer relationships.
• Ensuring robust contract administration and compliance.
• Traveling across the UK and internationally as required.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

Procurement Heads have partnered with a globally respected manufacturer in the aerospace & defence sector to recruit a Contracts Manager - India. This is your opportunity to work with a globally respected organisation whose mission is simple: to protect aircrew and save lives. We’re looking for a Contracts Manager to join the Commercial team, focusing on the Indian region. Based in the UK, you’ll play a key role in managing strategic customer accounts, leading complex negotiations, and driving commercial success across international markets.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team delivering account management for key customers.
• Overseeing bid and proposal preparation, pricing structures, and contract terms.
• Conducting complex contract negotiations and manage senior-level customer relationships.
• Ensuring robust contract administration and compliance.
• Traveling across the UK and internationally as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Deep knowledge of commercial and contract processes in the aerospace/defence sector.
• Proven experience managing contracts and negotiations across Indian markets.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Expertise in export control, pricing, banking instruments, and procurement practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• £50,000-60,000
• 9% non-contributory pension
• 4x salary life assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
• Early finish every Friday
• Healthcare plan & Occupational Health team
• Cycle to work scheme
• Workplace nursery benefit