Commercial & Bid Manager

Commercial & Bid Manager

• Kidderminster (Hybrid - 3/2 split)
• Aerospace & Defence
• Salary dependent on experience

A truly unique opportunity to join a world leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation!

The Commercial & Bid Manager is the key focus responsible for all contract and commercial agreements, and to ensure that the highest professional standards of commercial practice are maintained.

The Commercial & Bid Manager is responsible for interfacing with internal and external stakeholders and customers during the generation of bids and agreeing contracts.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities - Commercial & Bid Manager

• Responsibility for the creation and management of bids and commercial contracts in a robust and timely manner, ensuring commercial risks to are transparent, minimised and/or mitigated where possible.
• Negotiation of Terms and Conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements and other contracting arrangements with customers covering the supply of products and services.
• Certifying that bids to customers are underpinned by robust and valid supplier quotations and in accordance with governance practices.
• Manage interfaces with internal stakeholders and customers throughout the defined winning business process from strategic reviews and the generation of bids through to contract acceptance.
• Update and maintain all legal terms and conditions and standards relating to contracts.
• Supporting customers in understanding our proposals, payment plans, milestones, liaising with bid project managers and the management of risk registers as appropriate.
• Acts as Industry and legislative expert and attends appropriate training courses, conferences and associated events to ensure an up to date knowledge of commercial and legal practices.
• Generate and maintain 5-10 year business plan forecasts and contribute to future growth strategy