Commercial Manager (IPT)

Commercial Manager (IPT)

Date: Jun 29, 2026

Location:Papendrecht, NL

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

GKN Aerospace is ‘s werelds meest toonaangevende leverancier binnen de vliegtuigindustrie. Met 32 productielocaties in 12 landen bedienen we meer dan 90% van ‘s werelds vliegtuig- en motorfabrikanten en een omzet behaald van £3.6 miljard in 2025. Wij ontwerpen en produceren innovatieve slimme ruimtevaartsystemen en componenten. Elke keer dat je per vliegtuig reist, is het waarschijnlijk dat GKN je op weg helpt.
We zijn op zoek naar mensen die een verschil willen maken, getalenteerde medewerkers met de vaardigheden en passies om het beste te worden in wat ze doen.

Job Summary

Provide Commercial Leadership and direction for Program Specific customer accounts and interface with the customer on all relevant contractual matters. 
Work in tandem with the Program Director to drive new business opportunities taking accountability for the commercial viability of each opportunity.

Plays a key role in negotiation strategy and execution of the strategy.  Takes the lead on claims management.  Acts as an escalation point for commercial resolution of customer issues. 

Job Responsibilities

• Take the lead role in identifying and managing risk, through contract negotiation, change management, ensuring appropriate pricing and protection is in place.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a commercial strategy.
• Ensure that the appropriate policies and procedures for successful Commercial practice are adhered to.
• Manages the interface between GKN and its customers to resolve day to day commercial issues and build a strong customer relationship.
• Takes responsibility and accountability for the commercial performance of the program.
• Mentor to other members of the Commercial team to increase the knowledge and skill base.
• Ensure effective commercial change management control, pricing, negotiation and contracts are in place.
• Ensure customer overdue debt is minimized and that customers pay in accordance with their contractual obligations and where possible maximize cash flow through contracting arrangements with the customer.
• Ensures that all Bids and Proposals are prepared in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Bid Process.
• Take responsibility and lead in review and negotiation of Terms and Conditions

Job Qualifications

•    Proven experience in customer relationship management, contract management, and demand forecasting
•    Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to analyze and interpret financial data related to P&L and budgeting
•    Familiarity with commercial proposal writing and business modeling
•    Travel to other GKN locations and customers Desirable:
•    Qualification in business studies, or experience in a Customer facing / Programme Management would be preferable

What we'll offer?

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. We will support and promote your professional and personal development.
Furthermore, we will offer you:
•    The role is in Grade O, and according to the CLA Metalektro,
•    8% holiday allowance,
•    42 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (29 holidays and 13 ADV days),
•    An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
•    A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

How to apply?

Are you interested in this position and does your background meet the requirements? Then use the apply now button.
Questions? Please contact our Recruiter Koen van Stigt at View email address on careers.gknaerospace.com.

Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.