Contracts Administrator (Commercial Officer) - Muncie, IN

TN United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Administrator to provide commercial expertise and support to local teams. This role involves managing contractual obligations, supporting bids, and resolving issues with customers. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the organization offers exciting opportunities for career growth in the aerospace sector. Join a diverse team dedicated to shaping the future of air travel through cutting-edge technology and collaborative efforts. If you're passionate about contracts and customer relations, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in a customer-facing contracts role.
• Experience in aerospace preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve commercial issues with customers.
• Support bids and proposals, ensuring contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Relations

Multitasking

Contract Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5+ years in Contracts Role

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

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

Client: GKN Aerospace

Location: Muncie, IN / Solihull

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b6a1f2858b01

Job Views: 8

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 the specific customer local team. Responsibilities include managing and resolving commercial issues, supporting bids and proposals, and informing Program IPTs of contractual obligations. The role is the first point of escalation for customer purchase order or contractual issues internally and from customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Interface with IPT and customers regarding contractual obligations and limits.
• Support new bidding activities, including business model and commercial proposal compilation.
• Manage and maintain the company order book to reflect customer purchase 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 payments are made per terms.
• Support project review structures, reports, data, and demand changes in line with contractual conditions.
• Manage opportunities to improve the business case.
• Adhere to program management and commercial standards and contribute to process development.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace highly preferred.
• Ability to perform work under FAR regulations and program requirements.
• Strong organizational, customer relations, multitasking, and team skills.
• Ability to analyze contracts and identify potential issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Project management experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• High attention to detail and structured working approach.
• Self-motivated and supportive.
• Experience with aerospace components.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Ability to compile and present executive-level presentations.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Proven customer interface and communication experience.

We offer fantastic challenges and opportunities. Join us to be part of an organization at the cutting edge of aerospace innovation, with top training and career growth potential.

A Great Place to Work

Everyone is welcome to apply. We believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to accessible recruitment processes and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work.

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