Senior Contract Manager - Defence

Redline Group Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Senior Contract Manager in the Defence sector, located in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to manage a variety of commercial responsibilities within a dynamic and innovative company that specializes in advanced protective products. You will be pivotal in overseeing major defence contracts, from the tendering process to contract closure, while also supporting the sales team in bid proposals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to tackle new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Commercial/Legal/Contract Management role in defence or regulated environments.
• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial and contract management on major defence contracts.
• Support the sales team in developing commercial input for bids and proposals.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Negotiation

Legal Aspects of Contracts

Understanding of Import/Export Regulations

Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Business or Law

Job description

An exciting opening has arisen for a Senior Contract Manager - Defence based in West Midlands to join a leading design and manufacturing company specialising in a range of Defence products.

This is a great opportunity to broaden your skills and effectively manage a variety of Commercial responsibilities.If you are up for a challenge and want to work for a fast paced and unique business that designs, manufactures, and integrates advanced protective products, then this may be the role for you!

The Senior Contract Manager - Defence will have responsibility for the following:

• To provide day-to-day commercial and/or contract management on major defence contracts, including being the main point of contact commercially.
• To support the full project lifecycle, including request for information / pre-qualification questionnaires, tendering process, contract award, contract change, contract performance and contract closure, as required.
• To support the sales team to develop commercial input into bids and proposals for issue and presentation to customers.
• Responsible for commercial negotiations and closure of contracts between NPA, its customers and/or key subcontractors.

Key skills/experience required for the Senior Contract Manager - Defence, West Midlands based job:

• Experience in a Commercial/Legal/Contract Management role, in either defence or a highly regulated environment.
• A general understanding of Import/Export Regulations is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience in evaluating, drafting, negotiating, closing, and managing the legal, commercial and contractual aspects of complex Contracts.
• Experience of Contracting with/purchasing from Prime Defence or highly regulated Contractors.
• Experience of establishing/managing strategic relationships.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity for the Senior Contract Manager - Defence based in West Midlands, please email a copy of your CV to Ricky on [e-mail] more info, please call Ricky on 01582 878810 or 07931788834.