Job Description

Contracts Manager - Defence

Based in Coventry

12 Month fixed term contract 

08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri) Hybrid

Please Note: This is a hybrid role. You will be mainly based on-site (Min 3 days) with home working available when suitable and with manager approval 

Our client is a global leader in armour technology and vehicle integration, providing lifesaving solutions for the defence and security sectors. They deliver protective and advanced vehicle systems with a mission to enhance through innovation. If you believe you are suitable for this role, then please contact Suzanne Winton or email your CV to (url removed) 

The role of a Contract Manager will involve the following:  

We are seeking an individual with a keen attention to detail and a reasoning mind, capable of building effective relationships and communicating efficiently at all levels. The ideal candidate is a determined and competent negotiator who can quickly learn and solve problems.

Somebody Hands on and onsite min 3days

Self-motivation and the ability to set priorities and work independently are essential. Strong planning and organisational skills, along with a thorough and methodical approach to tasks, are crucial for success in this role.

• 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 for Military contracts across the UK and overseas.

• 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 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.

• To ensure flow down of prime contractual obligations to its key supply chain.

• To report on commercial opportunities and risks and develop commercial strategies to address such opportunities and risks.

• Attend customer / subcontractor meetings, to represent the commercial department, as required.

• Providing guidance on any commercial / legal issues and advising the wider business on internal commercial governance.

• Ensuring business compliance in accordance with all laws and regulations.

• To support the sales team in all commercial aspects relating to its ‘Representatives’ network, this includes drafting and / or review, negotiation and execution of distributor, reseller, and agent agreements.

• Responsible for conducting due diligence and sanction screening on all third parties.

• Responsible for the creation, monitoring, updating, and rolling out to the wider business, commercial processes/guidance, and commercial template documents, ensuring adherence where applicable.

• To understand the requirements of applicable UK / US Export / Import Regulations and assist the trade compliance team as and when required.

Qualification & Experience

• Considerable experience in a commercial / legal / contract management role, in either defence or a highly regulated environment.

• A general understanding of import / export regulations is desirable, but not essential.

• Experience in evaluating, drafting, negotiating, closing, and managing the legal, commercial, and contractual aspects of complex contracts.

• Experience of contracting with/purchasing from prime defence or highly regulated contractors.

• Experience of establishing / managing strategic relationships.

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You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided. 

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