Commercial Manager - 12 months FTC

Our client is a national market leader in the fields of marine defence and nuclear engineering and enjoys the backing of a large international group. As a design and manufacturing specialist, the client has the capability to take an idea, develop the design, build and manufacture the product. They are well respected within their specialised industries and present interesting challenges to meet specific cutting-edge design requirements. The client has a strong reputation for offering excellent job satisfaction and career progression.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Commercial Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with experience of working on MOD contracts on a pre and post contract basis.

As Commercial Manager your tasks and responsibilities will include:

To manage the commercial obligations of the prime contract and work with functional stakeholders to ensure contract deliverables are achieved
To support the development and execution of the supply chain strategy for the Prime contract to ensure alignment with, and achievement of, the prime contract deliverables
Execute supply chain strategies to deliver organic and new business opportunities including the negotiation and agreement of pre-contract arrangements as may be required
To support and maintain the commercial point of contact to Customer(s) and wider stakeholders to enable an open and transparent working relationship focused on resolving issues and maximising supply chain opportunities as they arise.
To support the delivery of Business Unit strategies through the rigorous management of contract and supplier performance
Negotiate and agree prime and supply chain terms & conditions in accordance with company policies and Delegation of Authority
Establish & implement successful relationship management techniques within the supply chain and customer environment

Qualifications / Experience

You will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, Business, Law, Accountancy. Functional qualifications may include Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS), International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or Post Graduate Certificate in Commercial Management (PGCCM)
You will be experienced in contract and bid management, with experience in managing and developing staff
In-depth knowledge of commercial terms and agreements, significant awareness of UK MOD contracting methods, strategies and contracting methods, effective proven negotiator, significant leadership skills supported by high level of resilience,
Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
An in-depth knowledge of a variety of contracting methods which maximises and mitigates commercial risk and opportunity with both the Ministry of Defence and Commercial Companies.
Management of personnel and stakeholders to deliver a high level of Commercial competence

Job Title:Commercial Manager - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Salary:Competitive + Flexitime + Corporate Benefits
Location:Bristol, South West
Job Type:12-month FTC
Job ID:896441

Security

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet these criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

In the first instance, candidates should send us their CV, clearly stating salary expectations, location preferences and availability. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to submit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. Services advertised by Electus Recruitment Solutions are those of an Agency. This is a permanent opportunity.


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