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• Cambridge
• Posted 9th Sep 2010
• Posted by: WHD Consulting Ltd
• Salary: GBP per day
• Job Type: Contract
• Reference: 2731050
• This job has been viewed 242 times since it was posted.

Job Description

My Client, a market leader within the Defence sector have an URGENT need for a Contracts Manager. Work is due to start no later than 27th September (ideally earlier) and candidates MUST have Security Clearance.

Principle Purpose of Job

• To negotiate and finalise allocated customer and supplier contracts
• To establish and maintain the administration of allocated customer contracts
• Provide support & guidance to the business area Commercial staff
• To provide Commercial guidance to those key organizational functions including but not limited to Procurement and Programmes
• To ensure that any business that the company enters into is legally compliant, supports corporate policy and bears the minimum acceptable exposure to risk and maximises potential profitability.
• To provide commercial guidance to Support Projects

Main Responsibilities

• Negotiation of Customer and Supplier contracts in accordance with Company guidelines
• Responsibility for administration and day-to-day management of allocated contracts and related sub- contracts within the business area. 
• Responsibility for the resolution of contractual issues or disputes.
• New and follow-on business proposal writing.
• Preparation of Confidentiality Agreements (as necessary) in accordance with Company Procedures.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure company compliance against Terms and Conditions
• Control invoicing, cash, bookings and billings of allocated programmes
• Ownership of and responsibility for achieving cash and cost targets for those allotted contracts within the business area,including the maintenance of accurate and timely forecasts of cash receipts from Billings.
• Preparation, submission and logging of quotations in compliance with QMS Procedures
• Attend internal and external meetings and provide day-to-day communication with the customer and/or Subcontractors/Suppliers.
• Support business area team negotiations with new and existing customers/Sub-contractors to minimise liability of company & to maximise profit margins
• Input and maintenance of company Information Systems, database logs and company Intranet
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors to discuss and resolve commercial issues on those allocated contracts.
• Raise the internal awareness of risk, particularly commercial risks.
• Monitor programmes and inform Programme Managers of risk elements introduced.
• Liaise and support all departments as required to ensure risk is managed effectively.
• Work proactively to turn potential risks into positive outcomes for the business.
• Liaise with customers to discuss and resolve issues. Also plays a major role in the creation of the risk management plan.
• Work alongside and support business area Programme Managers.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of terms and conditions and contractual law
• Knowledge of Drafting of Tenders, Contracts and other Commercial documentation including requests for quotation
• A clear understanding of the basic order/invoice process
• Knowledge of finance processes

Desirable:

• Experience of working with other major defence contractors desirable
• Working knowledge of UK MOD Contracting policies & procedures desirable