Job Description
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
My client is a global leading engineering and manufacturing business located in the Wolverhampton area. The business is looking for a Contracts Manager to manage large commercial agreements with the defence sector as well as managing a team of 10 within the supply chain.
This is a very senior role and the successful candidate must have experience of working within the aerospace and defence sector and experience managing a team.
Key Responsibilities – Contracts Manager
* Team Leadership: Manage a team responsible for sell-side activities such as proposal development, negotiating terms and conditions, executing and monitoring contracts, and entering sales orders.
* Expertise and Training: Serve as the site's contractual and legal expert, providing education, training, and support to members of the Contracts Department.
* Regulatory Knowledge: Maintain a strong grasp of UK regulations and be willing to learn US FAR/DFAR regulations, ensuring the team stays current with the latest regulatory requirements.
* Strategic Liaison: Act as the main contact and strategic advisor for AS9100, MoD, Prime Customer, DCMA, and CAV audits and inquiries.
* Regulatory Training: Design and deliver regulatory training programs to comply with government and other regulatory specifications.
* Performance and Strategy: Take full responsibility for the site's contract performance and strategy implementation, working closely with site leadership and other teams to drive business success.
Qualifications & Requirements – Contracts Manager
* Bachelor's Degree
* Over 10 years of experience in contracts administration for complex aerospace, defence, or military programs.
* Proficient understanding of the Military of Defence (MoD), US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and US Defence Acquisition Regulations (DFARs).
* Familiarity with UK and U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
* This position necessitates access to United States export-controlled information.
* Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
* Strong communication and negotiation capabilities.
For more information on this role, please contact Arun Picton or send a copy of your CV to [contact email].
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