Contracts Administrator (Commercial Officer) - Muncie, IN

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role involves providing commercial expertise and managing contractual obligations for a leading aerospace company. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring smooth operations, supporting bidding activities, and maintaining key performance metrics. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this opportunity offers a chance to grow your career in a forward-thinking environment. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape the future of aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in a customer-facing contracts role required.
• Experience in aerospace and FAR regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve commercial issues daily.
• Support bidding activities and maintain order book.

Skills

Customer Relations

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5+ years in contracts role

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project Management Tools

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

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Client:

GKN Aerospace

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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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 the specific customer local team. Work to ensure the management and resolution of commercial issues on a day-to-day basis such as commercial change management, supporting local level bids and proposals. Informs the Program IPTs of contractual obligations and boundaries. Acts as the first point of escalation for customer purchase order or contractual issues internally and from the customer.

Job Responsibilities

1. Interface with and highlight to the IPT and customers where contractual obligations and limits are.
2. Support new bidding activity when required, including the compilation of a business model and Commercial proposal.
3. Manage and maintain the company order book to reflect the customers' purchase order requirements.
4. Ensure that commercial/contractual correspondence files are maintained.
5. Maintain key performance metrics and contribute to internal reporting requirements.
6. Support change negotiations with Customers.
7. Ensure overdue debt is minimized and customers pay in accordance with agreed payment terms.
8. 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.
9. Manage opportunities to improve the business case.
10. Adhere to all program management and Commercial standards and policies in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Program Management framework and contribute to process development.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing contracts role within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a 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.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, good customer relations skills, ability to multi-task, and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret contracts, compare contracts to purchase orders, and recognize potential problem areas.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Project management experience leading multi-disciplinary teams under challenging time constraints.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and structured working methods.
• Highly self-motivated and self-supportive.
• Experience with aerospace and/or aircraft machined and assembled components.
• Basic understanding of accounting.
• Ability to compile and present an Executive presentation.
• Intermediate Excel skills and working knowledge.
• Proven experience with Customer Interface and Communication.

We offer fantastic challenges and opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organization at the cutting edge of our industry, committed to pushing boundaries further. With top-tier training, your potential is limitless.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, creating a culture where everyone can contribute. We are committed to accessible recruitment processes; please contact us for reasonable adjustments at any stage.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavor, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.