French speaking International Contracts & Procurement Manager

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking International Contracts & Procurement Manager

Location: Guildford area, Surrey - South London

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 pa

Ref: 754PM

To apply, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies (see link below) page and search for job reference: 754PM

Website: www.french-selection.co.uk

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The company:

An established international trading company specialising in the supply of equipment and materials to customers worldwide, working with international clients, suppliers and financial institutions.

Main duties:

Managing international projects from initial enquiry through to completion, coordinating customers, suppliers and internal teams, overseeing commercial activities, monitoring budgets and deadlines, and ensuring successful project delivery.

The role:

- Manage international projects and contracts from enquiry through to delivery and completion.

- Coordinate customers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations and deadlines are met.

- Liaise with international clients, banks and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), supporting export finance applications.

- Oversee procurement, supplier engagement, quotations and order placement.

- Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and payment milestones.

- Coordinate manufacturing, inspections, shipping, logistics and delivery.

- Review commercial contracts and technical specifications.

- Identify project risks, manage delays and implement corrective actions.

- Prepare project updates and maintain strong relationships with international stakeholders.

- Support and coordinate project management consultants, with potential for wider team management responsibilities.

The candidate:

- Fluent French and English, with excellent communication skills.

- Solid experience in project or contract management.

- Background in international trade, commodities, procurement, capital equipment or a similar commercial environment.

- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of international trading processes.

- Good financial understanding, including the ability to interpret P&L statements and balance sheets.

- Knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping, payment terms and logistics.

- Experience dealing with international customers, suppliers and multiple stakeholders.

- Knowledge of export finance, UK Export Finance (UKEF) and European Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) would be advantageous.

- Highly organised, proactive and commercially minded, with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.

- Previous team management experience would be beneficial.

The salary: £45,000 to £60,000 pa