MERITUS are recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join our client in the defence industry on an initial 6 month contract from their site in Portsmouth.COMMERCIAL MANAGER - MUST HAVE LIVE SC CLEARANCE - INSIDE IR35 - 48 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS - MOD EXPERIENCE - PORTSMOUTH (60:40 SPLIT ONSITE TIME) - SECTOR: DEFENCEReporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including:Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativityOngoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millionsProviding Commercial support to manage change on existing contractsReviewing and Leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreementsWorking closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followedWorking with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key termsManaging in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performanceDeveloping relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contractsWorking flexibly to provide support to the wider business in order to provide commercial guidance and managementEmploying commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical