Trade Compliance Specialist & Contracts Manager

Job Location	Rugeley
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	40,000 - 55,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

A leading multi-national Defence business are currently recruiting for a Trade Compliance Specialist & Contracts Manager based in Rugeley (hybrid working) on a fulltime permanent basis.The Trade Compliance Specialist & Contracts Manager will have dual responsibilities to provide support and advice to ensure products are classified correctly in accordance with UK/US regulations and to provide commercial management throughout the lifecycleof contracts.Role - Trade Compliance Specialist & Contracts ManagerType - Permanent positionLocation - Rugeley, Staffordshire (hybrid working)Salary - £40,000-£55,000 (DOE)Key roles and responsibilities for Trade Compliance Specialist & Contracts Manager role and will not be limited to:

To take the lead on commercial aspects in key tenders, preparing quotations, contracts, contractual agreements and negotiations.
To provide Commercial management throughout the lifecycle of the contracts from receipt of enquiry until receipt of final payment from the customer and close-down activities.
To ensure compliance with international trade compliance laws and regulations.
Evaluate and prepare responses to customer enquiries and Invitations to Tender.
Negotiate prime contracts with UK/overseas commercial customers and with UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Advise Purchasing Department on the flow-down of contract conditions to sub-contractors.
Advise Programme Managers on all contractual aspects and provide assistance to ensure cost effective delivery of programmes.
Advise and support project team on all contractual matters to meet delivery timescales
Draft contract documentation and agreements of a contractual nature (joint venture, partnership, confidentiality, consultancy, software licences, etc).
Proactively support trade compliance, import/export activities to ensure compliance with international trade compliance laws, regulations and controls, including UK, EU and US (ITAR / EAR).
Co-ordinate with freight forwarders to clear goods for import and export with all supporting paperwork.
Manage licenses and agreements with government regulators, as appropriate, and keep all registrations up to date as required by regulations.
Provide support and advice to ensure products are classified correctly for export and import in accordance with UK and US regulations (as applicable).
Liaise with customers at all levels in relation to existing and new business, including terms & conditions, contracts, proposals, invoicing.

Key skills and experience required for Trade Compliance Specialist & Contracts Manager job applicant and not limited to:

Experience and good working knowledge for import and export regulations - UK / US
Contract negotiation and commercial management of supply contracts
A high level of commercial awareness and working with terms and conditions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation

To apply for this Trade Compliance Specialist / Trade Compliance Officer / Senior Trade Compliance Officer / Senior Trade Compliance Specialist / Commercial Contracts Manager / Contracts Manager / Commercial Contract Manager / Contract Manager position,candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Keyskills :
CommercialContractualExportImportTrade ComplianceCustomerContractT&C's

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