Arguile
Commercial Manager
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We're hiring a Commercial Manager to join an innovative organisation operating within the defence and advanced technology sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile programmes, supporting commercial strategy, procurement activities, contract management, and pricing across a range of complex projects in a highly regulated environment.
The Role
As a Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in supporting strategic projects and driving commercial success from opportunity through to contract delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activities, including market analysis, supplier selection, pre-qualification, RFQs, and ITTs.
- Support pricing activities, cost build-ups, and commercial proposals.
- Manage commercial risk and change control throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Support the negotiation and management of a variety of commercial contract types.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, legal, and procurement teams to deliver successful outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with commercial governance and industry regulations.
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About You
- 2+ years' experience within Defence, Aerospace, Public Sector, or another regulated industry.
- Experience in commercial management, procurement, sourcing, or contracts.
- Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, SSCR, DEFCONs, and DEFSTANs.
- Understanding of contract types including Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Framework Agreements.
- Experience working with NEC contracts is advantageous.
- MCIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
- Current SC Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
- Strong stakeholder management, organisational, and communication skills.
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Up to 10% matched pension
- Private medical and dental insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- EV, Cycle to Work, and Tech salary sacrifice schemes
- Hybrid working
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a growing and innovative organisation.
If you're looking for your next challenge within the defence and technology sector, we'd love to hear from you.
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