A global leading defence business is currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager based in the Buckinghamshire area on a full-time permanent (hybrid working).
Role: Commercial Manager / Commercial Manager - Defence
Type: Permanent
Location: Buckinghamshire (hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + bonus + benefits
Key roles and responsibilities:
1. Responsible for leading and providing commercial input for major tenders, preparing quotations, leading negotiations, preparing contractual agreements, and managing contracts through to completion.
2. Provide commercial and legal input to all areas of the business to ensure that all commercial issues are effectively managed and completed.
3. Engage in all business capture efforts, providing assistance and guidance during proposal management and development, ensuring that the commercial and contractual aspects of proposals are reviewed, drafted, and submitted appropriately.
4. Identify key areas in contract terms that would represent a significant risk to the Company and advise senior management of the best course of action.
5. Lead negotiations with customers and partners on acceptable terms and conditions during bid/award and project execution phases.
6. Advise the Supply Chain Team on appropriate flow-down of contract conditions to sub-contractors/suppliers.
7. Prepare and negotiate all commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements and other ad-hoc agreements as required.
8. Become the 'go to' point of reference for all commercial or legal queries raised in the business.
9. Play a leading role in cross-functional project teams, providing advice and action to support the delivery of programmes in a compliant and cost-effective manner.
10. Manage the relationship and communication between the customer and business for a range of UK and international customers.
11. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and export controls.
12. Manage intellectual property ensuring appropriate controls, protection, and licensing.
Key skills and experience required:
1. Experience in managing commercial risk, ideally working in a Commercial Management role.
2. Broad business awareness enabling an appropriate contribution at a senior level.
3. Proven relevant experience gained in a commercial discipline in a high-tech industry, ideally within the aerospace, defence, or other similar technology/technical sectors.
4. Knowledge of the contract development process, contract terms, and conditions is a prerequisite for this role.
5. Eligibility to gain UK SC clearance.
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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