A leading defence technology business requires a Senior Commercial Manager. Applicants need commercial contract management expertise gained within a defence technology setting, and knowledge of MOD contracting.. Strong hybrid working arrangements available. A site presence in Bristol required 1-2 times per week. Applicants need to be eligble for DV level security clearance.
This is an exciting full lifecycle commercial contracts role from supporting new bids/business activity, negotiation, contract management, change and close-out/disputes.
Specific duties of the Senior Commercial Manager include:
- Liaison with bid and programme management function
- Deliver innovative and commercial strategies and solutions to support bids and working winning activities
- Serve as point of contact for the customer and foster strong relationships
- Commercial risk and contract mitigation activities
- Contract negotiations
- Change and post-signature activities
- Improve contract management process and governance
Senior Commercial Manager should meet the following criteria:
- Commercial contract management experience, ideally within defence, space or technology
- An expert across the entire commercial contract lifecycle; bids/proposals/tenders, negotiation, change etc.
- Experience of both MOD and export bids
- Leadership qualities and gravitas
- Ability to provide commercial contractual support and governance to business and commercial teams
- Ability to obtain DV level of security clearance
- Comfortable with hybrid working - 1-2 times per week in Bristol
