Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Cheltenham - £60,000-70,000 + Bonus and benefits

 

Our leading Aerospace client is now looking for a contracts manager to further bolster their commercial function

 

The purpose of the Contracts Manager role is to manage all contracts the business is negotiating and entering, which will include writing, evaluating, negotiation and executing various contracts covering a range of transactions in addition to creating and maintaining relationships with our suppliers and customers.

 

Main responsibilities:

 

Commercial Governance to ensure and maintain effective governance in line with our policies and procedures.

Contract Management where you'll oversee the entire life cycle of contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating and executing various agreements.

Customer Relations where you'll liaise with customers on contractual matters, maintaining and building positive business relationships.

Bids and Proposals where your role contributes to the commercial aspects of bids and draft terms and conditions.

Team Leadership where you'll be able to support less experienced team members with their career development.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Ideally degree educated or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in a Commercial Contracts role.

Understanding of the UK and US defence aerospace markets including being able to identify and advise the business of the contractual requirements.

Experience with US Federal Acquisition FARS/DFARS and UK MOD DEFONs

Knowledge of UK, Europe and US Export regulations.

Understanding and experience working with different contractual agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), production and aftermarket agreements.

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including a professional, confident and "can do" attitude.

Able to respond positively to changing situations/priorities to achieve Company objectives.

Awareness and experience of bids and proposals processes and procedures.

Confident at working with any stakeholder within the business, being able to build and maintain successful relationships.

 

In order to apply for this role you will ideally be UK security cleared and or have the ability to gain security clearance therefore overseas applicants will not be considered.

 

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

 

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future