Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Aerospace, Defence Our client is a highly successful global aerospace/defence company, they require an experienced Contracts Manager. You will be managing the contract and commercial aspects for the Supply Chain for an integrated project team Qualification/Experience required role of Contracts Manager: * Degree or equivalent experience in law/business. * Experience in aerospace, defence or other complex high technology organisation * Experience in applying the broad principles of contract law to supply contracts & new business proposals & negotiations, contract changes, disputes and contract management. * Experience of assessing the impact of complex commercial issues on the business and presenting a considered view on strategy for negotiation and resolution * Experience of international contracting and the management of foreign-based customers and contracts * Experience in a defence contracting environment involving UK MoD and Us DoD conditions Core Requirements required re role of Contracts Manager: * Contract law knowledge, analysis, application and drafting * Negotiation and dispute resolution skills * Managerial and interpersonal skills * Ability to operate and influence at senior levels of the business * Regulatory, governance and policy awareness * Tenacity and ability to work in a complex multi-stakeholder environment * Financial literacy and commercial awareness Key Responsibilities re role of Contracts Manager: Proactively advising and supporting the Supply Chain team on the interpretation and enforcement of contractual and commercial obligations and identifying opportunities to leverage contractual terms in support of business objectives. Where required, leading on supplier negotiations with respect to contractual obligations. Provide support to the Integrated Projects team, new business opportunities in accordance with the Contracts Policy, including the review of T&Cs and commercial aspects of the bid, obtaining approvals, proposal