French speaking International Project Manager

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking International Project Manager

Location: Crawley – West Sussex

This role is based at the office in Crawley, ie. not remote or hybrid.

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 per annum

Ref: 754PM

Website: www.french-selection.co.uk

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 per annum

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