Senior Commercial Manager - Defence Contracts & Bids

BAE Systems - UK; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves managing complex contract activities, ensuring compliance, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Key qualifications include a degree or equivalent in commercial management and proven commercial management experience. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a range of employee benefits including health plans and share options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within a major or complex programme.
• Skilled negotiator with expertise in drafting high-value contracts.
• Experience in bid management is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract activity and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Interface with procurement for commercial contract requirements.
• Support contract and bid status reviews to validate activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customer stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder relationship management

Bid management

Education

Degree level education or equivalent commercial management qualification

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves managing complex contract activities, ensuring compliance, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Key qualifications include a degree or equivalent in commercial management and proven commercial management experience. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a range of employee benefits including health plans and share options.