Contracts Manager

Leonardo; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Contracts Manager for its Cyber Security & Solutions Division. The successful candidate will oversee commercial interfaces and manage contracts within a dynamic environment, engaging with clients while ensuring governance adherence. This role offers great opportunities for career development and organizational impact.

Benefits

Company funded flexible benefits

Access to private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge as commercial / procurement advisor/manager required.
• Experience in Defence and Security sector or CNI, including Cyber.
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial interests and manage contracts for diverse portfolios.
• Provide guidance to bid and program teams on obligations.
• Lead negotiations with customers on commercial matters.

Skills

Commercial knowledge

Negotiation

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Degree level technical training or significant domain experience

Job description

Leonardo Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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The opportunity

Job Description

The opportunity

Do you have Commercial experience in the Defence and Security Sector? Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Do you want to work for a company that contributes to the world’s progress and safety by delivering meaningful and innovative technological solutions?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Cyber Security & Solutions Division (CS&SD) Commercial team, in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Reporting to the VP Commercial and Procurement this role sits within the Commercial function but operates within a multi-disciplined Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and encompasses winning new business and ensuring successful delivery of contracts by applying commercial best practice and ensuring functional governance adherence.

The successful candidate will ideally have commercial experience in the our Sector, that can demonstrate the ability to work as part of a successful team and have experience working with customers within our domestic market predominantly.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to supporting a variety of bids and contracts for key programmes, products and customers.

What You’ll Do As a Contracts Manager

• Protect the commercial interests of the Company , including protection of Intellectual Property, across a diverse portfolio of opportunities and contracts.
• Manage and lead Commercial interface with Customers, representing and negotiating to secure CS& SD Commercial at customer meetings within the delegated authority, and providing recommendation to management on commercial matters.
• Provide guidance and support to the bid and programme teams to manage the customer dependencies and CSSD deliverables against respective commitments and obligations.
• Identify opportunities for improved business performance by working alongside the bid and programme teams
• Work with Procurement to manage supply chain related risk and supply chain initiated contract variations to ensure end to end contractual obligations are well managed.
• Manage contract variations, including the identification of changes, preparing impact assessments, the preparation of internal approvals and the preparation of customer change notes and the negotiation of contract variations.
  
  

What We Need From You

You really must have

• Advanced knowledge and experience as commercial / procurement advisor/manager.
• Technical training to degree standard, professional qualification and/or significant domain experience.
• Understanding of the Defence and Security sector and/or CNI, including Cyber where applicable.
• An understanding of where Leonardo operates, its products, customers and suppliers.
• A high degree of understanding of the business governance, life cycle management and business processes with the ability to apply them independently to meet business objectives.
• Ability to provide advice, guidance to customers and people management with the development of other competencies for the requirements of the function.
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross site teams.
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Onsite

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security

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