An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Contracts Manager - Defence based in West Midlands to join a leading design and manufacturing company specialising in a range of Defence products, on a 12 month FTC.
The Commercial Contracts Manager - Defence will have responsibility for the following: Managing a small commercial team and assisting where required in terms of departmental metrics/reporting, training, and weekly review of commercial actions and allocation accordingly.
To provide day-to-day commercial and/or contract management on major defence contracts, including being the main point of contact commercially.
To support the full project lifecycle, including request for information / pre-qualification questionnaires, tendering process, contract award, contract change, contract performance and contract closure, as required.
To support the corporate development team in activities such as negotiating contracts and agreements.
To support the sales team to develop commercial input into bids and proposals for issue and presentation to customers.
Responsible for commercial negotiations and closure of contracts between NPA, its customers and/or key subcontractors.
Key skills/experience required: Experience in evaluating, drafting, negotiating, closing, and managing the legal, commercial, and contractual aspects of complex contracts for Defence.
Experience of contracting with/purchasing from prime defence or highly regulated contractors.
Specific experience dealing with the US FARs/DFARS as well as the UK MOD and its regulations.
Strong knowledge of commercial law and contract formation principles, and extensive experience with a broad range of commercial contracts.
Knowledge of and experience with the US ITAR and with UK international trade controls regulations.
Ideally candidates will be qualified to a degree level in a related discipline and must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.
Previous UK MoD security clearance is ideal.
This Commercial Contracts Manager - Defence based in West Midlands opportunity, is based on a 12 month fixed term contract, and due to rapid company growth, this opportunity is likely to become a permanent position.
To apply for this fantastic 12 month fixed term contract opportunity for the Commercial Contracts Manager - Defence based in West Midlands, please email a copy of your CV to Sophie .
For more info please call Sophie on 01582 878817 or 07961158586.
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