Commercial Manager

Key Responsibilities of a Contracts and Subcontracts Manager

• Lead commercial and execution management strategies across customers and key subcontractors.
• Create, execute and manage domestic and international contract types including Cost, Incentive and Firm Fixed.
• Lead contract negotiations and develop associated contracting strategies and agreements.
• Identify commercial risks and implement effective mitigation as part of the overall risk plan.
• Manage contract change control, flow-downs and cross-functional commercial support throughout programme life.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts including forecasting, milestone plans and timely claim submissions.
• Act as the commercial point of contact and subject matter expert for customers and subcontractors.
• Contribute to business capture strategies and support go/no-go decisions through to contract closure.

Key Skills required for a Contracts and Subcontracts Manager

• Experience reviewing, drafting and managing contractual documents in a defence environment.
• Proven commercial and contract support experience across defence bidding and programme execution.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract types including Cost Type, Incentive Type and Firm Fixed.
• Solid understanding of commercial risk management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong commercial awareness including business principles and relevant governing law.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a multi-disciplinary team under pressure.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal direction.

Additional Skills (not essential)

• Accreditation in Commercial and/or Supply Chain Management.
• Programme management skills including risk management, programme gating and metrics.
• Proven track record in problem solving and commercial dispute resolution.
• Experience working with international suppliers or customers.
• Experience in financial management within a contracts or commercial function.
• Familiarity with business process management tools such as IPDS, SAP or similar.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

Clearance Requirement

You will be required to hold a minimum of DV Clearance. If you do not hold an active DV Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.