Contracts Manager - Havant, Hampshire - Permanent

We have a large number of permanent, contract and fixed term jobs across the UK and Europe within a wide range of fields of work

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a new and exciting role as a Contracts Manager.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Manager to perform contracts management functions across the spectrum of actions associated with providing supplies, services and all phases of contract administration for a large Defence and Aerospace Client.

The vital role will be providing business advice and guidance whilst coordinating with other functions to effectively manage a breadth of responsibilities, including contract solicitations, negotiations, and contract terms, including fulfillment of related obligations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply complex innovative Contract Models.
• Ensures Terms and Conditions compliance on assigned programmes, including flow down of prime contract commercial requirements to suppliers and general overview of team member contracts.
• Independently define all risks, and create and implement solutions to problems and issues as they arise.
• Independently identify, define and implement contract revisions and improvements in accordance with normal procedures.
• Liaison with internal organisations, customers and suppliers in support of above and provide guidance and advise relevant to assigned and Teams agreements.
• Organise and maintain contract files.
• Ensure timeliness of all contract actions including DCAs, contract summaries and contract close in a complete and timely manner.
• Keep team leads and/or managers (as appropriate) appraised of current issues and their mitigation/resolution.

Leads and organises complex source selection and strategy

• Is main interface between customer, supplier and internal organisation.
• Leads the issue and analysis of RFQs/ITTs including multi criteria selections.
• Leads evaluation of multiple contract packages.

Lead negotiator on non-standard complex agreements

• Negotiations completed in a reasonable time with minimal management/team lead dependency.
• Required to be influential in negotiation plan including preparation, strategy, appointment of roles and the approval process and is able to maintain effective control of the sessions.
• Is recognised as a Lead for fact findings, negotiations and follow-up activity.
• Recognised as a facility resource representing the function at all levels within the organisation and external interfaces.
• Positively influences analysis, planning and negotiation strategy.
• The post holder works on own initiative with minimal management supervision.
• Reports to either Team Leads or Manager as appropriate.
• Shall be cognisant of all relevant processes.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Due to the nature of the role SC clearance is required in advance.

You can expect outstanding benefits, a diverse and inclusive work environment, a four day working week, work life balance policies and working patterns, ongoing career development and support, rewards and recognition to reward you for your hard work, and more.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Typical minimum of 7years experience in a similar role, with contracting experience. MCIPS or studying to achieve MCIPS.

To be considered for this position, please apply below.