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Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager - Defence
Job Posted: 30 minutes ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Uxbridge, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
The Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager role will be focused on account managing clients, encompassing contracting activities, creating business proposals, contributing to bids/tenders, deal making, and handling contract interpretation and challenges when issues arise. To provide continual guidance, assistance, and training to more junior colleagues. Support client negotiations to a successful conclusion, driving continued commercial success across the accounts.
Role - Commercial Manager OR Contracts Manager
Location - West London
Type - Permanent position
Salary - £50,000-£60,000 (DOE) + benefits
Key responsibilities for the Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager role and not limited to:
Manage commercial and contract processes across the aerospace and defence sector, including procurement practices, contract structures, and the drafting, review, and negotiation of contractual terms and conditions. Ensure all commercial activities are compliant with legal and regulatory frameworks, including export controls and shipping terms.
Oversee bid management and pricing activities, applying expertise in pricing techniques, exchange rates, forward exchange deals, guarantees, and banking instruments to ensure competitive and profitable outcomes.
Take ownership of international contract negotiations, across specific region customer contracts. Build strong customer relationships and act as the key commercial liaison, ensuring effective communication and the delivery of successful contractual outcomes.
Present and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from internal leadership to external customers and suppliers. Deliver clear, persuasive presentations and reports to support business decision-making and strategy.
Maintain the highest professional standards in all commercial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation. Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Support strategic business objectives by providing commercial insights and guidance that enhance decision-making, identify opportunities, and safeguard the organisation's interests.
Key skills and experience required for the Commercial Manager / Senior Commercial Manager role and not limited to:
Demonstrated expertise in commercial management, contract structures, negotiation processes, and a thorough understanding of Aerospace OR Defence contracts.
In-depth knowledge of commercial and contractual practices within the aerospace and defence sector, encompassing procurement procedures, bid management, pricing strategies, exchange rates and hedging, financial guarantees, banking instruments, export control regulations, and international shipping terms.
Exceptional customer liaison and relationship-building skills.
Highly proficient in delivering clear, confident presentations and communicating effectively at all levels.
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
Eligibility to gain baseline security clearance - BPSS level
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