Contracts Manager
4 days ago
Rugeley
Description Role Purpose • To provide Commercial management throughout the lifecycle of contracts from receipt of enquiry until receipt of final payment from the customer and close-down activities., • To take the lead on commercial aspects in key tenders, preparing quotations, contracts, contractual agreements and negotiations., • To assist the Commercial Manager and the Commercial team on a day-to-day basis. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate and prepare responses to customer enquiries and Invitations to Tender., • Negotiate prime contracts with UK and overseas customers including UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)., • Draft contract documentation and agreements of a contractual nature (confidentiality, consultancy, software licences, etc)., • Liaise with customers at all levels in relation to existing and new business, including terms & conditions, contracts, proposals, invoicing., • Support and advise Programme Managers and Project teams on all contractual matters to ensure cost effective and on-time delivery against customer commitments, and mitigation of contractual liabilities., • Maximise opportunities within payment plans to maintain/improve working capital when negotiating contract terms and executing programmes to protect the company cash-flow position., • Proactively support trade compliance, import and export activities. Qualifications / Skills required • Demonstrable experience of the negotiation and commercial management of contracts for the development, supply, and support of equipment and systems, for both UK and overseas customers., • Knowledge of industrial/commercial conditions of contract and procedures, and experience of working with MoD contract conditions., • Sound commercial awareness and attention to detail., • Ability to liaise and build effective relationships with both internal and external customers and key stakeholders., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization, promoting a culture of teamwork., • Good negotiation and diplomacy skills and the ability to respond to opposition and challenges in a professional and assertive manner., • A high level of self-motivation and ability to work on one’s own initiative., • Travel to alternative locations in the UK and abroad to undertake occasional off-site activities is required., • Working overtime and unsociable hours as and when required.