| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Hampshire, Portsmouth |
| Industry Sector | Sales |
| Start Date | 07/05/2008 |
| Salary/Rate | £50000 - £60000 per annum |
| Reference | 159130LDS |
| Date Advertised | 28-05-2008 - 00:00 |
This leading defence support organisation are currently looking to recruit an Offset Manager to join their team in Portsmouth.
This leading defence support organisation are currently looking to recruit an Offset Manager to join their team in Portsmouth.
As Offset Manager you will be responsible for supporting the Commercial Director in activities associated with the Company's response to potential Offset obligations and in the development and implementation of Offset Contracts and Commitments. Main responsibilities will include:-
Drafting sound Offset agreements for the company in connection with its export sales activities
Liaising with Company's Sales, Estimating, Contracts, Bid Management, Procurement and Materials Services, Technical, Project and Production Departments to co-ordinate their input to Offset proposals as may be necessary
Consulting with Company's Lawyers as may be required to obtain legal advice in connection with proposed Offset arrangements
Preparing Offset proposals in conjunction with the Sales, Estimating, Contracts, Bid Departments of the company and advise upon Offset contractual matters at the tender stage
Providing post contract advice and assistance to the Commercial Director on the interpretation and implementation of Offset Contracts and related documents
Post contract to implement the agreed Offset obligations, including where necessary, obtaining the appointment of specific managers for Offset projects within the Projects Department
The successful applicant will have a strong commercial/contract management background preferably gained within the defence or related industry with a knowledge of Offset agreements. You should have experience of working with high value products ideally with international/export sales experience. Strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to liase with people on all levels, including overseas government officials is essential. You should be flexible to travel as this role will involve some travel to the Middle East. This role offers a salary of £50-60K
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
