Description
Contracts Manager - 6 months - Crawley - Negotiable Rate
A leading Security and Defence client of Hyphen is looking for a Contracts Manager to join their site in Crawley.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Review terms and conditions of enquiries, Requests for Proposals and Invitations to Tender; to advise of commercial risks and costs of bids.
To develop bid/contract negotiation strategy and undertake or support Commercial Manager in negotiations to ensure optimum return for the Company.
Ensure sales proposals are issued in accordance with company policy.
To develop the right business models for different modes of support programmes.
Advise on all matters relating to the terms and conditions of contract, identify contractual risks and liabilities.
Prepare and produce commercial proposals either in totality or where appropriate in conjunction with the Commercial Manager and programme/bid managers.
Monitor and maintain current commercial obligations.
Accept sales Orders and any subsequent contract variations in accordance with company policy.
Support Procurement and sub-contract managers in preparing flowdown terms and conditions in accordance with company policy.
Understand the business and programmes to ensure the appropriate risk limitation and negotiation strategies are applied.
Maintain a commercial database with relevant contractual information.
Skills
Essential
Well organised and Diligent,
Persuasive
Collaborative
Good Communicator
Good office skills -Word, Exel, Powerpoint
Adaptable
A hard-working team player who displays both confidence in his/her abilities allied to a willingness to listen and seek guidance from his/her colleagues.
Desirable
Degree
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business
Experience Essential:
A minimum of 3 years experience in a defence/aerospace commercial environment
Experience in using Microsoft Office applications
Desirable:
Some business law knowledge would be an advantage.
Hy-phen Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.