Description
Commercial Manager - Sub Contract, Export Control, Bid Approval, Proposals
A Commercial Manager with Sub Contract, Export Control, Bid Approval and Proposals skills/experience is required to work on a six month contract with the possibility of extension for our Defence client based in Cumbria.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our client's team within the role of Commercial Manager. The successful applicant will provide a wide range of commercial support in the maintenance of commercial files, records and systems, preparation of customer price offers, Confidentiality and other commercial agreements, review of contracts for acceptance and liaison with project and bid teams in reviewing terms and conditions and preparing request for bid approval and proposals documentation.
The role will include representation of the commercial function at internal and customer meetings as required and providing management reports.
The role will also include review of export control documentation requirements in support of contracts and bid activity and in preparing export licence applications and tracking submissions of such documentation to completion of approvals.
Overview of the Commercial Manager Contract role
- To prepare quotations and negotiate amendments contracts which satisfy the requirements of Weapon Systems UK
- To ensure that all changes/amendments to the contract are managed within the commercial review process and records of such changes are recorded and disseminated to the projects team.
- To advise Weapons Systems project and procurement staff on matters relating to commercial conditions and procedures
- To ensure through working with project members that favourable prices and terms of agreement are obtained from collaborative partners and sub- contractors.
- To administer contracts in accordance with their milestones and timescales and assist project management to ensure compliance and improvements in the performance of the contract.
- To attend progress meetings.
- To prepare and present reports
- To ensure suitable flow down of sub-contracting requirements in line with the requirements of the contract.
- To maintain and develop good relationships with internal and external customers.
- To ensure that the Commercial Manager and other senior managers are aware of any commercial aspects of Weapon Systems business and of any problems which arise.
- To maintain and update export control licences and other documentation
Key skills required for the Commercial Manager
- Contract Law and sub-contract terms and conditions
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Word and Excel spreadsheets
- Interpersonal skills with all levels of customer and internal personnel
- Negotiating Skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Experience in commercial role
- Experience in export control
The role is based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - commutable from Carnforth, Milnthorpe, Lancaster, Morecambe, Penrith, Workington, Whitehaven and The Lake District
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