Strategic Defence Contracts & Commercial Lead

CAE; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel to sites

Security clearance sponsorship

Right to work in the UK

Job summary

CAE, a global leader in simulation and training, seeks a Contracts & Commercial Specialist to support bidding and contract management within the UK and EMEA. You will review customer agreements, advise on CAE positions, and contribute to bid strategy alongside the Defence and Security team.

Applicants should have at least 7 years in commercial roles, deep knowledge of contract law and UK MoD terms, strong negotiation skills, and proficient in MS Office.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years experience in a commercial, marketing or business-related field is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of contract law and UK MoD terms and conditions e.g. DEFCONS and public procurement.
• Strong business acumen.
• Good organisational and co-ordination skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation is desirable.
• Able to work under pressure as an integral member of bid/project teams and capacity to meet project deadlines.
• Good PC skills (MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, etc).

Responsibilities

• Serve as focal point of contact for customers (external and internal) regarding contractual matters by establishing good customer relationship and communications.
• Perform review of customer proposed contractual agreements (NDAs, Teaming Agreements, TAAs, Contracts etc.) and provide CAE position as required in close conjunction with CAE legal counsel.
• Proactive participation in Business Winning Bid Teams, including: Generating the Commercial Response to Customer RFPs in accordance with the agreed strategy, input from other disciplines and Customer requirements; Assisting Bids and Proposals Manager to generate Proposal Documentation.
• In close conjunction with CAE legal counsel, prepare and negotiate contracts and amendments to existing contracts and arrange for their approval.
• Provide guidance on compliance to terms and conditions of customer contracts, identify the appropriate flow down of such terms and conditions to potential subcontractors.
• Assist the Programme Management function by supporting subcontract negotiations as required.
• Identification of potential contractual liabilities, risks, issues and disputes, arising with customers, suppliers, partners and third parties, and report to CAE legal accordingly and jointly produce mitigation plans.
• Maintain contractual records, documentation of key correspondence, status and issue reports etc.
• Support in ensuring compliance with all relevant Corporate Policies and Procedures relevant to bidding for and managing contracts.
• Any other duties as may be required.

Skills

Contract negotiation

MoD terms

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Data protection

MS Office

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Job description

CAE, a global leader in simulation and training, seeks a Contracts & Commercial Specialist to support bidding and contract management within the UK and EMEA. You will review customer agreements, advise on CAE positions, and contribute to bid strategy alongside the Defence and Security team.

Applicants should have at least 7 years in commercial roles, deep knowledge of contract law and UK MoD terms, strong negotiation skills, and proficient in MS Office.