Contracts Manager

Date Posted:

2022-02-09-08:00

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GBR29: Gloucester, 18b Ley Court, Barnwood Industrial Estate, Barnwood, Gloucester, GLOUCS, GL4 3RT, United Kingdom

Summary of Role:

Leads Commercial activity for the delivery of existing business and new business requirements within cross functional teams.  Leads a functional team and contributes as a sole senior Commercial expert in devising and delivering commercial strategy.  The role requires the creation and delivery of compelling Commercial business winning strategies alongside the execution of existing med-high value contracts.

Main Duties:

  • Develops and delivers innovative commercial solutions in support of proposals and customer requirements, together with administration of complex due diligence activity.
  • Manages a team of people across multiple geographical locations who in turn manage different projects into different customers.
  • Negotiates a range of contractual agreements and manages non routine issues through senior functional management, referring to counsel when necessary.
  • Identifying and managing contract change throughout the contract life cycle to maximise opportunities and reduce risks to performance.
  • Shares responsibility for programme and bid financial performance with multi-functional leadership team.
  • Produces business cases/ briefing materials for senior management reviews.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

  • Experience of negotiating Commercial Agreements in the Defence, Cyber, Training and Aerospace Industry.
  • Relevant business degree or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, combined with a flexible and positive attitude.
  • Good working knowledge of import/export legislation with specific understanding of ITAR.
  • Experience of working with Agile contracting methodologies.
  • Experience of programme financial management and how to apply that to risk and opportunities.
  • Strong record of problem solving with an ability to drive performance through others.
  • Experience of Customer/Subcontractor Relationship Management
  • Qualification at Degree level or equivalent

Desirable:

  • Experience of working with a diverse customer group based within Government departments, either as a prime or subcontractor.
  • Experience of working with international suppliers and customers from source selection to programme delivery, including collaborative working arrangements.
  • Knowledge of Teaming Agreements
  • Multi-functional team leader experience, including coaching and mentoring experience.

Eligible for or Holder of current SC security clearance as a minimum (RSL will sponsor as required).

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester and Manchester, Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country the company employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across the country.

About Raytheon

Raytheon Company, with 2018 sales of $27 billion and 67,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specialising in defence, civil government and cyber security solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 97 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow us on Twitter.

Raytheon Career Development:

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join.  Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’

Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme’s.

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including Maternity & Shared Parental leave.

37hr working week with a 9 day fortnight (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements). Flexible working arrangements can be considered depending on the role and subject to line manager approval.

Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold available).

Diversity:

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA) and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council. All Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.

As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists, Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant ‘Gold Award’ Employee Recognition.

Raytheon UK recognises that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide challenging and rewarding careers.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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