Strategic Commercial Manager – Space Systems (Hybrid)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense services provider is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a team and manage contracts in Chippenham with hybrid working arrangements. The role requires experience in project management and commercial sectors, as well as robust qualifications like MCIPS or PGCCM. Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, creating commercial strategies, and ensuring governance support. This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing concurrent business change projects.
• Understanding of contracts in matrix organisations.
• Ability to identify commercial innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial staff across multiple contracts.
• Create commercial strategies for success.
• Manage negotiations and pricing activities.
• Provide governance support to project teams.
• Identify pragmatic commercial solutions.

Skills

Project management

Public sector experience

Commercial sector experience

Proposal creation

Contract management

Commercial innovation

Education

Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)

Post Graduate Certificate in Commercial Management (PGCCM)

Job description

A leading defense services provider is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a team and manage contracts in Chippenham with hybrid working arrangements. The role requires experience in project management and commercial sectors, as well as robust qualifications like MCIPS or PGCCM. Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, creating commercial strategies, and ensuring governance support. This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits package.