With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”
Hexcel is currently seeking a Commercial Process Manager for our Duxford, UK location.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- Lead EMEA/AP efforts within a global team to define and continuously improve validation and approval processes aligned with company policies.
- Increase reporting capability while improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
- Develop and trial tools for analysis, tracking, and workflow management of commercial and contract approvals.
- Ensure robust financial and legal analysis, with clear approval workflows up to senior leadership (CEO/CFO) where required.
- Train cross-functional teams across EMEA/AP on tools and processes to ensure consistent application.
- Maintain and manage a pipeline of contract renewals and new business opportunities with Sales and Business Development teams.
- Ensure timely launch of proposals to allow thorough analysis, collaboration, and strategic decision-making.
- Prioritize proposals based on business criticality and align cross-functional stakeholders to key opportunities.
- Coordinate and lead approval processes, including meetings, preparation of materials, and tracking actions to completion.
- Define, monitor, and report KPIs on process efficiency, contract performance, and financial outcomes, providing regular updates to regional and global leadership.
Qualifications:
- Degree-level education or equivalent relevant industry experience.
- Proven experience managing complex, long-term bids, and proposals in regulated industries from initiation to contract agreement.
- Strong process-driven mindset with a track record of continuous improvement.
- Experience developing KPIs and Power BI dashboards to monitor performance.
- Commercial contract negotiation experience advantageous but not essential.
- Fluent in both French and English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Results-oriented with strong influencing, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
- Effective team player with the ability to collaborate across functions in a matrix environment.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities.
- Commercially astute, analytically strong, IT-proficient (especially Power BI), and able to engage confidently at executive level with an international mindset.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
Skills Required
- Degree-level education or equivalent industry experience
- Proven experience managing complex, long-term bids and proposals in regulated industries from initiation to contract agreement
- Strong process-driven mindset with continuous improvement track record
- Experience developing KPIs and Power BI dashboards to monitor performance
- Commercial contract negotiation experience
- Fluent in French and English, strong written and verbal communication
- Leadership, influencing, interpersonal abilities and ability to engage at executive level
- Ability to collaborate across functions in a matrix environment
- Highly organized, self-motivated, able to manage multiple competing priorities
- Commercially astute, analytically strong, IT-proficient (especially Power BI)
- Eligible to work in the country where the position is based
Hexcel Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as competitive or good for the area, with overtime and bonuses contributing to a stronger overall cash picture. Compensation is also described as varying by role and location, but it still stands out as a perceived strength in many operational settings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer matching and access to stock-related programs such as an employee stock purchase plan. This supports a total-rewards story that goes beyond base pay for eligible roles.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Core coverage is described as broadly available to U.S. employees, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans alongside life and disability protections. Tuition reimbursement and voluntary insurance options further widen the practical usefulness of the package.
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What We Do
As a leading producer of carbon fiber reinforcements and resin systems, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry, Hexcel is creating a better world for us all through lightweight solutions.
