Commercial Contract Manager

Commercial Contract Manager Horsham, West Sussex £60,000 – £65,000 An experienced Commercial Contract Manager is required to support the ongoing growth of a reputable business in Horsham, West Sussex. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a proven professional ready to work closely with major OEMs, government authorities, and internal teams to deliver robust commercial solutions and manage the full contract lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead contractual activities in the tender process, including preparing and negotiating contract responses. Advise departments such as Sales, PMO, Supply Chain, and Engineering on commercial risks. Review, negotiate, and approve various agreements (NDAs, Loan Agreements, MOUs, Supplier Declarations). Draft and secure approval for agreements, ensuring compliance with due diligence policies. Coordinate with legal counsel for non-standard clauses. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers. Provide commercial guidance on tenders and contract terms. Support the Supply Chain team in drafting and negotiating sub-contracts. Advise Project Management on contract execution from order to closure. Monitor contract progress and resolve potential disputes. Assess and mitigate contractual risks, including enforcement of Variation of Price (VoP) clauses. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with processes and Distribution of Authority (DOA). Support audit processes as required.Skills & Experience: Proven experience negotiating and managing contracts with major governmental or defence sector clients. Strong knowledge of International and UK defence contracting environments, with a deep understanding of contract law, pricing, financing, and terms and conditions. Experience collaborating with stakeholders across internal and external business boundaries, including international organisations. Confident in communication and able to offer pragmatic risk mitigation strategies. Highly motivated, with strong attention to detail and a team-oriented approach. To find out more please reach out to Max Sinclair (url removed)