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Commercial Manager – Plymouth

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet.

Starting in March 2025 and working out of our Plymouth site, this is a pivotal role that will present the successful candidate with unlimited career advancement opportunities.

Role Overview:

To manage the commercial aspects of current customer contracts and the commercial/contractual aspects of all new business, while maintaining a high level of integrity, compliance with laws and regulations, and securing maximum business advantage for the company. This role will involve travel to various sites, usually on a quarterly basis to Japan and California.

What you will do:

• Provide commercial/contractual/legal expertise to the business to manage risks, maintain integrity and ensure compliance with company procedures.

• Generation of the commercial/contractual aspects for a wide range of bids and proposals; through to and including internal price authorisation and submission to the customer in compliance with delegated authorities.

• Generation of suitable contract terms and conditions, including payment terms, appropriate for each business opportunity in compliance with best practice and company guidelines.

• Management and mitigation of contract risk.

• Commercial activities; Compliance with Government and other regulatory requirements in all aspects to include costing, pricing / export compliance, including licensing requirements / ITAR compliance.

• Negotiation of contract terms and conditions and prices, for new business and amendments to existing contracts, managing complex quotes.

• Management of the commercial customer interface for current business and new business.

• Provision of ad hoc legal guidance to the business.

• Protection of company Intellectual Property and compliance with guidelines.
• Serve as the Commercial Officer on behalf of Collins Aerospace supporting Silicon Sensing Systems Limited (SSSL), a Joint Venture between Collins and Sumitomo, a Japan based MEMS Sensor Foundry, focused on development and manufacture of MEMS Sensors (Gyros and Accelerometers) and Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs).
• Contractual and Legal advice to UK and Japan Directors and Management teams
• May include SSSL Company Secretarial duties

Qualifications we prefer:

• Advanced degree and relevant experience OR in the absence of a degree, 5+ years relevant experience is required.

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programmes.

• Experience of working with ERP systems. Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.

• Experience within defence industry negotiating and administering contracting with UK MoD contracts, USG and other international contracts.  Or other UK contracting experience is essential.

• Skilled in negotiations.

• A sound understanding of the legal aspects of contracting is essential.

• Working knowledge of UK MoD DEFCONs and US FARs and DFARs.

What we Offer:

At Collins Aerospace, you’ll be part of a team that is redefining aerospace, and you’ll have a critical role to play in helping our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. This is your chance to join a global leader with a mission that extends beyond the sky – from civilian to military and government customers, we provide secure communications, missionized systems, and innovative space solutions.

We also offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally:

• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Purchase more option
• Attractive Compensation Package + Bonus
• Hybrid Work Options (Role dependent)
• Professional Development & Growth
• Support with professional fees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan)
• Staff Discounts
• Work/Life Balance & Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme

Ready to Take on the Challenge?

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge?

Apply Now and Join Our Mission!

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