Contracts & Subcontracts Lead – Global Commercial Strategy

Copello Global; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global seeks an experienced Contracts & Subcontracts Manager to lead commercial and contract execution strategies across customer and subcontractor relationships. You will manage all phases of the contract lifecycle, from bid decisions through to close-out, ensuring robust, compliant and deliverable contracts.

This role requires safeguarding commercial interests, leading negotiations, and coordinating with internal functions to support opportunities and programme delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing and drafting contractual documents.
• Experience providing commercial and contract support for bidding on defence opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness and governing law knowledge.
• Experience of commercial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract and commercial negotiations with customers and key subcontractors.
• Develop and implement contracting strategies and negotiate agreements.
• Provide commercial and contractual support throughout the full programme lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and issues promptly.
• Manage financial aspects: forecasting, milestones, invoicing and claims.
• Act as the commercial point of contact for customers and subcontractors.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiations

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change control

Tendering

Financial management

Contract lifecycle

International contracting

Regulatory compliance

IPDS/SAP experience

Education

Accreditation in Commercial and Supply Chain management

Tools

SAP

IPDS

Job description

Copello Global seeks an experienced Contracts & Subcontracts Manager to lead commercial and contract execution strategies across customer and subcontractor relationships. You will manage all phases of the contract lifecycle, from bid decisions through to close-out, ensuring robust, compliant and deliverable contracts.

This role requires safeguarding commercial interests, leading negotiations, and coordinating with internal functions to support opportunities and programme delivery.