Commercial Manager ( Defence)

We are currently seeking skilled Commercial Managers with a strong background in Procurement interested in working within the UK Defence Sector to be part of our growing Defence Team.  

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in and contribute to some of the most exciting and interesting challenges that face the UK Defence Sector today, in both the public and private sector.   

The role is a flexible working role, with 60% of your time working from a client site, near to one of our regional offices. 

About you: 

We are looking for experienced and passionate professionals at all levels to join our organisation who have a positive outlook, are seeking development opportunities for their career both personally and professionally and have a solid foundation of technical understanding and experience. 

As a candidate for this role, you will not only have extensive and varied commercial and contract management experience built from a career in the Defence Sector (or a similar, relevant and regulated sector), you will also want to be part of a high-functioning team focused on delivering world-class outcomes to our ever-growing network of clients.  

Job Objectives: 

• Providing specialist advice and guidance to public and private sector Defence clients.
• Support pre-sourcing activities aligned to your specialism e.g. Market engagement, Business case development, exit and transition planning.
• Lead sourcing activities through to contract award e.g. Defining and implementing commercial strategies, Procurement strategy, Tendering and Evaluation.

• Develop Negotiation strategy and robust terms and conditions.
• Change control management in line contract framework requirements, including tracking and documenting changes, administering early warning provisions and negotiating contractual change.  
• Post Contract award activities, management of contracts, conducting background research, data collection, development/ownership of performance management/contract management plans and benchmarking. 
• Developing and implementing effective contract management processes and systems

• Development, Monitoring, documenting, and reporting upon contract progress and performance indicators, with the ability to use contract management software.
• Preparing written communication materials and formal reports focused on contract administration. 

• Liaising with diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and designers