Description
We are recruiting for an SC Cleared Commercial Contracts Manager on contract to work for a leading Defence organisation. The role is remote 50% and based in either their Portsmouth, Stevenage or Newport offices for the remainder.
A position has arisen within the Sales and Marketing organisation for the position of a Commercial & Contracts Manager within the Secure Communications programme line.
This position can be based at their sites in Newport, South Wales, Stevenage or Portsmouth and involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicant to be able to be security cleared to a UK SC level.
Reporting directly to the UK Team Lead you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including:
Ongoing Contractual and Commercial Management of a large single source contract with the MOD
Providing commercial support to proposals on a large UK contract and future MOD and HMG bids
As a Commercial & Contracts Manager, your main Missions and Activities will be:
Ongoing Contractual and Commercial Management of a large single source contract with the MOD
Management of all Commercial and Contractual aspects of allocated contracts including supporting the development of new opportunities and services within a large UK contract
Providing Commercial support to bids as required
Lead in the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements and changes
Work closely with and manage key stakeholders to deliver profitable commercial solutions ensuring that commercial risks are highlighted and mitigated and required governance is followed
Work with the Procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks within the allocated contracts and ensure flow down and mitigation accordingly
Manage existing contracts in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance of commercial activities, change management and prompt payment of invoices
Responsible for management of the commercial aspects of the applicable bidding process to establish the nature of new requirements, preparation of bid and governance paperwork, review and negotiation of terms and conditions of contracts and agreements
Develops rapport/relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts
Works flexibly providing support to the wider business as required to provide best in class commercial guidance and management
Employ Commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environment
Skills/Experience Required
Experience in managing MOD single source contracts/Competitive Bids and implementing the Single Source Contracting Regulations on those contracts
Experience of working with the MOD on a range of proposals and contracts
Some experience in preparing and executing winning proposals with sound experience of customer dialogue/negotiation to secure new sales and maximise profitability both within existing contracts and as part of new bids
Proven negotiation and contract management skills
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders
Target Industries -
Space
Aerospace
Communications
Defence