Contracts Manager

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industries. We support our global military and civil customers by providing innovative electronic, electro-mechanical and pneumatic solutions that meet operational, reliability and environmental needs for safety critical and high integrity applications. Our products are integrated onto market leading platforms such as F-35, Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen, A400M, Boeing 787, Airbus A350, Gulfstream G650, Ajax and Challenger vehicles.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure and maintain effective commercial governance in accordance with policies, procedures and processes.
• Support implementation of commercial objectives and their effective management and achievement.
• Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles for the IPT, including customer liaison and customer relationship management on contractual matters.
• Contribute to the commercial aspects of Bids, including the drafting of terms and conditions and clearance through the Bid review process.
• Preparation, review and negotiation of agreements including NDAs/PIAs, MoUs, LTAs, Agency Agreements, PDS, Teaming Agreements, to protect Ultra’s commercial and financial interests.
• Lead contract negotiations for non-strategic bids and subcontracts. Support strategic bids and contract negotiations.
• Identification and mitigation of commercial and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle from bid to closure.
• Negotiation and management of any bank issued bonds and guarantees to mitigate risk and ensure timely return from issuing and counter guaranteeing banks.
• Implementation of the appropriate commercial / contractual arrangements for the delivery of the IPT’s strategic projects and programmes.
• Maintaining the strategically important Contracts Register and delivery of commercial analysis and reports and briefs along with inputs to CSRs.
• Support implementation and management of key business processes ensuring commercial integrity of activities through the bid review process.
• Work collaboratively with and support the IPT and other functions.
• Implement strategic decisions regarding the implementation of IP management policies.
• Support government contracting price investigations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting achievement of functional OKRs.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years prior commercial experience in an aerospace, defence or a related technology industry.
• Well organised and confident individual able to take the lead on business issues.
• Previous experience in a customer interface role.
• Can demonstrate the ability to identify key areas in contract terms supplied by other parties that represent a significant risk to the Company.
• A lateral thinker that demonstrates Commercial awareness, business acumen and an attention to detail whilst meeting challenging deadlines.
• Good communicator – oral and written.
• Works effectively in a team.
• Self-motivated and proactively able to manage own work to achieve objectives.
• Plans work and delivers on time, with agility to re-plan priorities to meet the needs of the business.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and inspires trust.
• Ability to identify and develop solutions to problems.
• Good application of Microsoft packages and relevant software.

Desirable

• Working experience of US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS and DFARS).
• Appreciation of UK and US export control regulations.
• Recognition of contract law.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in a Business or related subject is essential.
• Post-graduation Commercial certifications (such as WCC CCM) is desirable.

Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours.
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club.
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law.