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Amazing opportunities.\nGKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.\nJob Summary\nAre you looking for your next opportunity and have the desire to join a high performing team? This role offers a unique opportunity to work in fast-growing industry with some of the best performing jet engines on the market.\nWe are currently hiring a Senior Commercial Manager to join our Pratt and Whitney Program team. In this role you will provide Commercial Leadership and direction for Program Specific customer accounts and interface with the customer on all relevant contractual matters. You will work in tandem with the relevant stakeholders to drive new business opportunities, taking accountability for the commercial viability of each opportunity.\nYou are an excellent communicator, both internally and externally in customer contacts. You will work in a truly international team and act as the “voice of the customer” internally at GKN.\nJob Responsibilities\nResponsible for ensuring deep contractual understanding within the program, including contractual terms and conditions and linkage to GKN obligations and rights.\nManages the interface between GKN and Pratt & Whitney to resolve day-to-day commercial issues and build a strong customer relationship.\nTake lead in negotiation and identify resolution to commercial dispute with Pratt & Whitney\nResponsible for managing commercial bids, proposals and contract Gate reviews such that risks are understood, minimized and managed appropriately.\nActively manage contractual risks and opportunities to mitigate risk exposure and realize opportunities\nResponsible for customer demand management and deep understanding of program-relevant market drivers and forecasts.\nTakes responsibility for the commercial performance of the program. Ensure commercial drivers and financial assumption are forecasted, tracked and communicated.\nSupports the process for customer claims and Material Litigation reporting and provides guidance on claim settlement and claim negotiation strategy\nWork with the IPT controller to ensure customer debt is properly managed, and customer overdue debt minimizes and maximizes cash opportunities.\nMentor to other members of the Commercial team to increase the knowledge and skill base.\nJob Qualifications\nMinimum of 5 years in equal roles/positions\nExcellent negotiation skills\nBroad network across the Aerospace industry \nAbility to operate and influence at appropriate levels both internally and externally\nGreat interpersonal and communication skills \nTenacity\nAbility to anticipate future trends based on market intelligence \nExcellent data processing and analytical skills\nAbility to coach and mentor other members of the commercial team\nApplication\nThe selection process takes place continuously. The position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, do not wait to submit your application!\nLast date for application:\nFor more information, please contact hiring manager: Dennis Persson\nEmail: \nPhone: +46700 87 22 75\nThe position requires that you undergo and be approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, involve specific citizenship requirements.\nWe’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?\nA Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working\nEveryone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. 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