Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology manufacturing firm is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee and enhance contractual relationships with suppliers and subcontract partners. This role is pivotal in ensuring that agreements are commercially advantageous while complying with industry standards and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management, particularly within the aerospace and defense sectors, and will be adept at negotiating and drafting contracts. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly impact the company's success. If you're looking to make a significant contribution in a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts in commercial or procurement roles.
• Ability to negotiate, review, and draft contracts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions of long-term agreements.
• Administer contracts and assess performance against terms.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Risk Mitigation

Commercial Awareness

Education

Law Degree

Business Degree

IACCM Certification

MCIPS Certification

LPC Qualification

GDL Qualification

Tools

Contract Management Tools

Job description

Job Description

Technology manufacturing business require a Contracts Manager. Applicants need contract management expertise ideally gained within a commercial, contracts, subcontracts or procurement role within aerospace, defence and related industries.

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing downstream contractual relationships with suppliers and subcontract partners. The Contracts Manager will ensure the business agrees to commercially advantageous agreements which also ensure compliance with industry/organisational requirements and mitigate risk.

Specific duties of the Contracts Manager include:

• Review supplier contracts and assess contractual and commercial risk
• Draft, review and negotiate T&Cs of long term agreements
• Act as commercial contracts SME to colleagues in; Bids, Procurement, Sales etc.
• Administer contracts – assess performance against T&Cs and compliance
• Day-to-day contract management and contract change activities
• In life and post-signature activities – contract extensions, claims, disputes etc.
• Escalate complex issues/conflicts to colleagues in the legal department
• Work with Legal and Commercial colleagues to improve contract management; tools, systems and processes

Contracts Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience of managing contracts, in a contract management, commercial or procurement role
• The ability to negotiate contracts, mitigate risks, respond/review contracts and draft responses
• Experience within aerospace, defence or within manufacturing businesses supporting those industries would be advantageous
• Law or Business degrees, IACCM, MCIPS, LPC, GDL qualifications would be advantageous but not essential
• Comfortable working on site 4 days per week and 1 day remote