About this job

Choosing a career at GKN Aerospace means you are joining a truly global company that is positively affecting the lives of people around the world every day.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented individuals with the skills and passions to become leaders of the future in what they do.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Provide Commercial Leadership and direction for Program Specific customer accounts and interface with the customer on all relevant contractual matters. Work in tandem with the Program Director to drive new business opportunities taking accountability for the commercial viability of each opportunity. Plays a key role in negotiation strategy and execution of the strategy. Takes the lead on claims management. Acts as an escalation point for commercial resolution of customer issues.

Job Responsibilities

• Take the lead role in identifying and managing risk, through contract negotiation, change management, ensuring appropriate pricing and protection is in place.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a commercial strategy.
• Ensure that the appropriate policies and procedures for successful Commercial practice are adhered to.
• Manages the interface between GKN and its customers to resolve day to day commercial issues and build a strong customer relationship.
• Takes responsibility and accountability for the commercial performance of the program.
• Mentor to other members of the Commercial team to increase the knowledge and skill base.
• Ensure effective commercial change management control, pricing, negotiation and contracts are in place.
• Ensure customer overdue debt is minimized and that customers pay in accordance with their contractual obligations and where possible maximize cash flow through contracting arrangements with the customer.
• Ensures that all Bids and Proposals are prepared in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Bid Process.
• Take responsibility and lead in review and negotiation of Terms and Conditions