Strategic Commercial Manager — Bid & Contracts

BAE Systems; Kirkby-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee contract activities and business winning. You will support contract negotiations and ensure compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree and experience in commercial management, with strong skills in contract drafting and negotiation. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant subject, e.g. Law.
• Proven experience in commercial management within a major project environment.
• Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support all contract activity including drafting and negotiation.
• Responsible for all contract aspects of business winning.
• Ensure contract activities conform to operational frameworks.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Bid management processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee contract activities and business winning. You will support contract negotiations and ensure compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree and experience in commercial management, with strong skills in contract drafting and negotiation. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for professional growth.