Contracts Manager

I am currently seeking a Contracts Manager to work with my client based on the south coast.

Some key information regarding the position is as follows:

Key Information:

Working across business development and project delivery teams, this role is ideal for candidates seeking to work within a Prime Contract and Systems Engineering business responsible for all aspects of the commercial arrangements with customers and suppliers.

Typical activities will include:

Lead the commercial evaluation, compliance Matrix generation and commercial volume responses to customer enquiries and Invitation to tenders, and act as the primary commercial interface to customers and suppliers.

Provide advice and guidance on commercial risks and issues to the Senior Management Team as part of the company Bid Review process prior to release.

Negotiating contracts with UK and international customers.

Draft, negotiate and maintain subcontracts with key suppliers ensuring that flow-down of relevant Ts &Cs are applied from the prime contract.

Provide commercial advice and direction and be actively involved in providing support to the Bid/Programme Managers on all contractual matters for contracts/bids to ensure the timely delivery of key contractual activities.

Raise and negotiate agreements eg Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality, Teaming, Agency, Software, Memorandum of Understanding, Maintenance, Support, Technical Assistance and Commercial Exploitation.

The successful candidate will also ideally possess the following:

Good understanding of UK Contract Law and UK MoD DEFCONS, contracting terms and procedures.
A track record of gaining the relevant experience of working at a similar level in a Commercial or Contracts Department.
Experience of working in the Defence, Security or Aerospace business areas.
Experience of drafting/negotiating contract terms.
Generation of contractual change requests against customer contracts, and the management of change requests from suppliers.
Able to travel in the UK and overseas for short periods.
Candidates must be willing to undergo a security vetting procedure.

If this position is of interest to you and you'd like to apply, please do so via the link on this page.

Alternatively, please send your CV to me and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.