The Commercial Manager plays a critical role in shaping and delivering UKAEAs strategic commercial agenda. This position leads the development negotiation and management of complex commercial agreementsincluding collaboration contracts consortium arrangements and framework dealsacross the organisation. Operating at the heart of high-value multi-million-pound engagements the role enables impactful partnerships and supports the delivery of UKAEAs growing Research & Development (R&D) portfolio.
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Core responsibilities
- Lead commercial input into major projects and programmes ensuring timely highquality support aligned with project milestones.
- Shape commercial strategy for nonregulated procurements partnerships and collaborations.
- Provide expert judgement on risk allocation negotiation approach and commercial positioning.
- Draft review and negotiate complex commercial agreements including:
- Collaboration agreements Consortium and NDAs
- Identify and mitigate commercial legal financial and delivery risks throughout the negotiation lifecycle.
- Resolve commercial issues and disputes escalating where appropriate
- Collaborate with Legal Finance Procurement IP Programme Management and technical teams to ensure agreements meet organisational needs.
- Act as a key interface with external partners suppliers research institutions and industry collaborators.
- Support internal governance forums with commercial insight and reporting including performance risks and pipeline.
- Promote continuous improvement and contribute to the development of commercial policies and frameworks.
Qualifications :
- Strong experience in Public Sector procurement with sound knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2023).
- Broad technical understanding across a range of procurement categories underpinned by strategic procurement expertise.
- Commercially astute and customer-focused with the ability to balance value risk and stakeholder priorities.
- Advanced negotiation skills including experience negotiating at senior levels and a working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative and effective team player contributing positively within a Commercial Procurement team environment.
Additional Information :
A full list of our benefits can be found here highlights include:
- 57117 base salary inclusive of specialist allowance
- Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of21.5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus 3 days Christmas closure 2.5 privilege day and 8 Bank holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working options
UKAEAs mission is clean energy for all and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found here.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
The Commercial Manager plays a critical role in shaping and delivering UKAEAs strategic commercial agenda. This position leads the development negotiation and management of complex commercial agreementsincluding collaboration contracts consortium arrangements and framework dealsacross the organisati...
The Commercial Manager plays a critical role in shaping and delivering UKAEAs strategic commercial agenda. This position leads the development negotiation and management of complex commercial agreementsincluding collaboration contracts consortium arrangements and framework dealsacross the organisation. Operating at the heart of high-value multi-million-pound engagements the role enables impactful partnerships and supports the delivery of UKAEAs growing Research & Development (R&D) portfolio.
.
Core responsibilities
- Lead commercial input into major projects and programmes ensuring timely highquality support aligned with project milestones.
- Shape commercial strategy for nonregulated procurements partnerships and collaborations.
- Provide expert judgement on risk allocation negotiation approach and commercial positioning.
- Draft review and negotiate complex commercial agreements including:
- Collaboration agreements Consortium and NDAs
- Identify and mitigate commercial legal financial and delivery risks throughout the negotiation lifecycle.
- Resolve commercial issues and disputes escalating where appropriate
- Collaborate with Legal Finance Procurement IP Programme Management and technical teams to ensure agreements meet organisational needs.
- Act as a key interface with external partners suppliers research institutions and industry collaborators.
- Support internal governance forums with commercial insight and reporting including performance risks and pipeline.
- Promote continuous improvement and contribute to the development of commercial policies and frameworks.
Qualifications :
- Strong experience in Public Sector procurement with sound knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2023).
- Broad technical understanding across a range of procurement categories underpinned by strategic procurement expertise.
- Commercially astute and customer-focused with the ability to balance value risk and stakeholder priorities.
- Advanced negotiation skills including experience negotiating at senior levels and a working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative and effective team player contributing positively within a Commercial Procurement team environment.
Additional Information :
A full list of our benefits can be found here highlights include:
- 57117 base salary inclusive of specialist allowance
- Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of21.5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus 3 days Christmas closure 2.5 privilege day and 8 Bank holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working options
UKAEAs mission is clean energy for all and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found here.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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