Senior Commercial Manager

Barclay Meade; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology business seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee full lifecycle commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial contract management, particularly within the defence sector, and be adept in contract negotiation. This role offers hybrid working with travel to Bristol required 1-2 times per month.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial contract management within defence, space, or technology.
• Proficient in managing the entire commercial contract lifecycle.
• Leadership capabilities and gravitas are essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with bid and programme management.
• Deliver innovative commercial strategies for bids.
• Serve as the point of contact for customers.

Skills

Commercial contract management expertise

Strong negotiation skills

Leadership qualities

Job description

Overview

A leading defence technology business requires a Senior Commercial Manager. Applicants need commercial contract management expertise gained within a defence technology setting, and knowledge of MOD contracting. Strong hybrid working arrangements available.

This is an exciting full lifecycle commercial contracts role from supporting new bids/business activity, negotiation, contract management, change and close-out/disputes.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with bid and programme management function
• Deliver innovative and commercial strategies and solutions to support bids and working winning activities
• Serve as point of contact for the customer and foster strong relationships
• Commercial risk and contract mitigation activities
• Contract negotiations
• Change and post-signature activities
• Improve contract management process and governance

Qualifications

• Commercial contract management experience, ideally within defence, space or technology
• An expert across the entire commercial contract lifecycle; bids/proposals/tenders, negotiation, change etc.
• Experience of both MOD and export bids
• Leadership qualities and gravitas
• Ability to provide commercial contractual support and governance to business and commercial teams
• Comfortable with hybrid working - travel to Bristol 1-2 times per month