Commercial Contract Manager

Mane Contract Services

What We Can Offer You:

• Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary (based on company performance)
• Pension: Total contributions (employer + employee) of up to 14%
• Flexible Working: Open to applicants seeking flexible arrangements
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility-related support
• Facilities: Excellent site amenities including subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The Opportunity:

This is a key position within a critical business area, offering the chance to directly support the company’s strategic goals and contribute to its continued success.

You will take ownership of the full contract lifecycle, from early-stage bidding through to negotiation, delivery, and final closeout of domestic commercial contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Negotiation: Lead the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions to align with business objectives and ensure compliance
• End-to-End Contracting: Manage the full route to contract, including involvement in bid submissions, cost generation, proposal writing, and contract drafting
• Contract Delivery: Support the successful delivery of contractual obligations-this includes managing amendments, assessing deliverables, and defining acceptance criteria
• Contract Management: Oversee contract performance through its lifecycle-handling renewals, amendments, and final closeout
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure contracts meet legal and regulatory requirements, including ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, and other defence-related standards
• Business Development: Play a key role in winning new work and securing future business
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks by working collaboratively with internal teams
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the go-to person for contractual issues, supporting internal teams and liaising with external partners
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on contract progress, issues, and risks
• Dispute Resolution: Coordinate with legal and internal teams to resolve any contract disputes efficiently and professionally

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a commercial/contracts role, ideally within the defence sector
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts and agreements
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
• Familiarity with MoD contracting frameworks, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is highly desirable