Commercial Manager

Job summary

Defence focused engineering services business are hiring a Commercial Manager. Applicants need commercial contract management expertise ideally within aerospace, defence contracting, outsourced service provision or high-trust industry.

Key skills

Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Officer, Contracts Manager

Important

Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Officer, Contracts Manager

Job description

Defence focused engineering services business are hiring a Commercial Manager. Applicants need commercial contract management expertise ideally within aerospace, defence contracting, outsourced service provision or high-trust industry.

The Commercial Manager will support both, new bids and existing programmes across both military and commercial customers. Contracts delivered, focus on support services, training, modifications, MRO, upgrades and NPI. The Commercial Manager will also offer downstream support to procurement colleagues and contribute to activities designed to de-risk the supply chain.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation, and the Commercial Manager will interact with senior stakeholders across; Bids, Sales, Programmes and Engineering. The role will be based in Bournemouth, with hybrid working options.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across the full contract lifecycle-from bid to closeout.
• Advise on commercial and contractual matters, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with key clients, suppliers, and government entities.
• Drive supplier performance and risk management strategies.
• Develop and refine KPIs to ensure contract success and continuous improvement.
• Act as a commercial contractual SME to Programme Managers, Bids and Sales

Candidate criteria

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