Commercial Director

2 weeks ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom NP Aerospace Full time £50,000 - £60,000
Job Title: Commercial Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Appointment

Location: Vacancy Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months Maternity Cover) and Hybrid

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to join our team at NP Aerospace for a 12-month period to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive pre and post-contract support and guidance, focusing primarily on the UK market with limited involvement in export markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day commercial and/or contract management on major defence contracts, including being the main point of contact commercially.
  • Support the full project lifecycle, including request for information / pre-qualification questionnaires, tendering process, contract award, contract change, contract performance and contract closure, as required.
  • Support the sales team to develop commercial input into bids and proposals for issue and presentation to customers.
  • Responsible for commercial negotiations and closure of contracts between NPA, its customers and/or key subcontractors.
  • Report on commercial opportunities and risks and develop commercial strategies to address such opportunities and risks.
  • Attend customer / subcontractor meetings, to represent the commercial department, as required.
  • Provide guidance on any commercial / legal issues and advising the wider business on internal commercial governance.
  • Support the sales team in all commercial aspects relating to its 'Representatives' network, this includes drafting and / or review, negotiation and execution of distributor, reseller, and agent agreements.
  • Responsible for the creation, monitoring, updating, and rolling out to the wider business, commercial processes/guidance, and commercial template documents, ensuring adherence where applicable.

Requirements:

  • Considerable experience in a commercial / legal / contract management role, in either defence or a highly regulated environment.
  • Experience in evaluating, drafting, negotiating, closing, and managing the legal, commercial, and contractual aspects of complex contracts.
  • Experience of contracting with/purchasing from prime defence or highly regulated contractors.

About NP Aerospace:

NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry. Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world's largest defence organisations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.


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