Contracts Manager Location: Denham Direct Impact. Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission. At Martin-Baker, we are the world leaders in ejection seats and crashworthy seating. We don t just build products; we build the last line of defence for pilots globally. We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Americas team to manage high-stakes customer accounts while leading and developing a dedicated team of two. The Role This is a dual-focus leadership role. You will be the primary commercial lead for our most strategic US Government projects, while simultaneously guiding a team of two who manage our South American accounts. Strategic Negotiation: Lead the negotiation of terms, conditions, and pricing for large-scale, high-value deals. US Government Excellence: Manage complex projects often governed by FAR and DFARS regulations. Risk Management: Regularly review debt and the Risk Information System (RIS) to ensure commercial stability. Direct Leadership: Manage a team of two, conducting regular one-to-ones, appraisals, and professional development. Operational Oversight: Ensure balanced workload distribution across the team and act as the first point of escalation for customer issues. Regional Strategy: Support your team in navigating the unique commercial landscape of South America, including the use of Letters of Credit, bank guarantees, and commission structures. Travel Coordination: Oversee and coordinate international travel for your team (to the US and South ..... full job details .....