Senior Defence Commercial Manager - Bids & Negotiation

Matchtech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology business in Bristol seeks a Senior Commercial Manager for a full lifecycle commercial contracts role. Responsibilities include contract management, negotiation, and fostering customer relationships. The ideal candidate has commercial contract management expertise, preferably within the defence sector, and must be comfortable with hybrid working, traveling to the Bristol site 1-2 times monthly. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative contract strategies and solutions.

Qualifications

• Commercial contract management experience in defence, space, or technology.
• Expertise in the entire commercial contract lifecycle.
• Experience with MOD and export bids.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with bid and programme management function.
• Deliver innovative strategies and solutions to support bids.
• Serve as point of contact for customers and foster relationships.
• Commercial risk and contract mitigation activities.
• Contract negotiations.
• Improve contract management process and governance.

Skills

Commercial contract management

Leadership qualities

Relationship building

Change management

Job description

A leading defence technology business in Bristol seeks a Senior Commercial Manager for a full lifecycle commercial contracts role. Responsibilities include contract management, negotiation, and fostering customer relationships. The ideal candidate has commercial contract management expertise, preferably within the defence sector, and must be comfortable with hybrid working, traveling to the Bristol site 1-2 times monthly. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative contract strategies and solutions.