Commercial Manager

Portsmouth - 60% on site

6 Month

We are working with a Globally known manufacturing company within the Aerospace & Defence / Manufacturing industry. We are seeking a strong Commerical Manager on an initial 6 month contract in Portsmouth.

• Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity
• Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions
• Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts
• Reviewing and leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements
• Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed
• Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms
• Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance
• Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts
• Working flexibly to provide support to the wider business in order to provide commercial guidance and management
• Employing commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environment

• MOD commercial or government contract experience
• Experience in a competitive bid situation
• Experience on supplier side, not customer side.
• Contract management and negotiation experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience within the commercial field

Due to the nature of the work, to be able to apply, you must be eligible to pass clearance at SC level