Defence Contracts Lead: Bidding, Negotiations & Delivery

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Job summary

MBDA in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Principal Commercial Officer to manage Domestic Commercial contracts from bidding through negotiation, execution and closure. The role emphasizes complex high-value contracts within defence, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering MBDA's commitments to the UK Armed Forces and other customers.

The position offers hybrid working (2–3 days on-site in Stevenage), a salary around £50,000, and benefits including a company bonus, pension up

Qualifications

• Advanced negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with high-value contracts and complex bids.
• Understanding of contract law and terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid and contract negotiations.
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle and change management.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities; develop mitigation plans.
• Engage with customers and partners to maintain relationships.

Skills

Advanced negotiation

Change management

Contract management

Pricing & costing

IP awareness

Contract law

SAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

MBDA in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Principal Commercial Officer to manage Domestic Commercial contracts from bidding through negotiation, execution and closure. The role emphasizes complex high-value contracts within defence, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering MBDA's commitments to the UK Armed Forces and other customers.

The position offers hybrid working (2–3 days on-site in Stevenage), a salary around £50,000, and benefits including a company bonus, pension up