Contracts Administrator (Commercial Officer) - Muncie, IN

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Contracts Administrator (Commercial Officer) - Muncie, IN, Birmingham

Client: GKN Aerospace

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5a3286817d55

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Commercial Officer will provide commercial expertise and support to specific customer local teams. Work to ensure the management and resolution of commercial issues on a day-to-day basis, such as commercial change management, supporting local bids and proposals. Inform Program IPTs of contractual obligations and boundaries. Serve as the first point of escalation for customer purchase order or contractual issues internally and from customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Interface with and highlight to IPT and customers contractual obligations and limits.
• Support new bidding activities, including the compilation of business models and commercial proposals.
• Manage and maintain the company order book to reflect customer purchase order requirements.
• Maintain commercial/contractual correspondence files.
• Maintain key performance metrics and contribute to internal reporting.
• Support change negotiations with customers.
• Ensure overdue debt is minimized and customers pay in accordance with agreed terms.
• Support project/program review structures, reports, data, etc. Review customer MRP, conclude on demand changes, check against contractual conditions, and update demand as part of MPS.
• Manage opportunities to improve the business case.
• Adhere to all program management and commercial standards and policies in accordance with GKN Aerospace framework and contribute to process development.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or 5+ years of experience in customer-facing contracts role within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience in customer-facing contracts role within a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace highly preferred.
• Ability to perform work subject to FAR regulations and/or program requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, good customer relations skills, ability to multitask, and a team player.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret contracts, compare contracts to purchase orders, and recognize potential problem areas.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Project management experience with multidisciplinary teams under challenging time constraints.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and structured working approach.
• Self-motivated and self-supportive.
• Experience with aerospace and/or aircraft machined and assembled components.
• Basic understanding of accounting.
• Ability to compile and present executive-level presentations.
• Intermediate Excel skills and working knowledge.
• Proven experience with customer interface and communication.

We offer fantastic challenges and opportunities. Join an organization at the forefront of aerospace innovation, with excellent training and career development prospects.

A Great Place to Work

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering a culture where everyone can contribute. We are committed to accessible recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments. Join us where human dreams and endeavor shape the future of aerospace technology.