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Job Description:
Are you interested in contributing to the UK’s defence and security, with a company developing and delivering advanced communications solutions? Do you have experience in contract management and contract negotiation? Do you want to help close business contracts in a company which offers you excellent personal growth opportunities?
As a leader in the defence and space industry, a Commercial Manager is sought by Airbus to play a central role in the preparation, negotiation and management of all commercial commitments across all stages from acquisition of project to contract closure relating to UK Secure Communications projects. Our customer’s need “Information Superiority” – and Secure Communications has been delivering mission critical services for decades and is investing to keep our customers ahead of the game.
Our Commercial and Contracts team is empowered to bring the customer expectations and the internal company requirements into a commercial strategy. We identify and manage the commercial risks from the pre-bid phase up to project closure; as well as acting as focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into our network and setting best in class standards. To be successful in this role you will have a passion for developing close working relationships with customers whilst understanding and managing large contracts, in addition to taking satisfaction of employing and sharing best practice whilst improving processes within an organisation and team.
These are exciting times at Airbus as the scope of work in Secure Communications continues to develop. We are looking for people to join us who share our values which are:
The position on offer is for Commercial Manager within the Secure Communications programme line. You will be joining a Commercial team of approximately 10 people and a wider multi-disciplined Programme Line of 100+. This position can be based at our Airbus Defence and Space sites in Newport (South Wales), Stevenage or Portsmouth.
Reporting directly to the UK Team Lead within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including:
Essential skills & experience:
Desirable skills & experience
If this sounds like you, we are really excited to receive your application. If we think you are a good match we will arrange a video/telephone call as the first step in the recruitment process.
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services.
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