Commercial Manager - Bristol, United Kingdom - CBSbutler

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    Commercial Manager - Defence & Technology

    • £60,000 - £75,000 + excellent bens.
    • London, Cheltenham or Bristol preferred locations but can also consider UK wide (Hybrid)

    The Commercial function provides advice on and analysis of commercial risks in the business, commercial sales and procurement guidance. The team commercially assess all bids and contracts, providing drafting and leading negotiations as required. We also create bespoke agreements for presales and sales activity, including all supply chain agreements.

    This role sits within the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology division, which is rapidly growing and offers diverse services to its clients. We require a driven and experienced Commercial Manager able to 'hit the ground running' and support ADS&T's ambitious strategy.

    Your purpose - Commercial Manager - Defence & Technology

    • Drafting and agreement of sales and procurement agreements.
    • Analysis and negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
    • Analysis and agreement of NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements, JVs.
    • Reviewing and approving proposals, prime and sub– contracts, ensuring adherence to company governance requirements and procedures.
    • Managing a commercial team, providing formal and informal support and development to team members.
    • Providing commercial support to bid teams, including supporting the development of the commercial elements of tender responses and influencing early bid strategy.
    • Commercial risk identification, mitigation and management.
    • Reviewing and approving call-off contracts under a wide variety of framework types.
    • Providing commercial support throughout contract delivery.
    • Input to approvals processes, attendance and input at bid and governance meetings.
    • Training non-commercial staff in commercial and procurement issues.
    • Development of commercial processes and procedures.

    What you can bring - Commercial Manager - Defence & Technology

    • Defence or Technology sector experience.
    • A degree in law/business studies/engineering/science/technology or similar at an equivalent qualification level.
    • Experience in sales and/or procurement commercial management, willing to work in both fields.
    • Demonstrable experience of people management.
    • Ability to analyse, interpret and draft contractual wording with a strong attention to detail.
    • Experience of negotiating complex contract terms with suppliers and/or clients.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
    • The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure.
    • Hybrid working of home/remote working and office working across Bristol, Cheltenham and/or London offices.