Senior Commercial Officer

Do you have Commercial experience in the Aerospace and Defence Sector? Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Do you want to work for an integrated and dynamic industrial entity, focused on Aerospace, Defence and Security, at the forefront of technology and launched towards the industry of the future?

An exciting opportunity to be part of the Commercial team with our client, within Electronic Warfare which is a major growth area with ambitious targets over the short to medium term.

The role interfaces with a variety of UK and International customers and works as part of integrated project teams (IPTs), supporting the maintenance of current contracts and developing commercial bids/ proposals.

The successful candidate will have a successful record of accomplishment in a commercial business winning and/or contract management capacity in the Aerospace and Defence Sector and have experience working within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate ideally would have commercial experience in the Defence Sector, demonstrate the ability to work as part of a successful team and have experience working with UK Government and international Contracts.

1. Drafting, negotiating and administration of complex terms and conditions of contract, working with Procurement to ensure appropriate flow down to subcontractors.
2. Drafting and reviewing agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding.
3. Providing commercial support and administration to projects and/or contracts, including change control management, monitoring performance of its contractual obligations and management of commercial risk.
4. Producing accurate and compliant customer pricing by applying the appropriate pricing strategy and model to cost estimates.
5. Represent the Commercial function and Leonardo through unsupervised attendance at customer/supplier meetings.
6. Preparing proposals for submission to Customers in conjunction with the preparation of internal documentation required to obtain bid approval.
7. Ensuring that commercial and business processes and procedures are adhered to and that associated internal approvals are in place in line with delegated authorities.
8. Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers to deliver value to the company.
9. Work as an integral member of the Integrated Project Team to support the winning of new business and the management and delivery of current contracts.
10. Managing own workload, highlighting areas of conflict or priority.

1. Holds an understanding of basic business finance, profit and loss, margin and mark up, escalation, foreign exchange.
2. Has a basic understanding of export legislation, import taxes and duties.
3. Has an understanding of contract law and its application.
4. Identifies and understands commercial risks.
5. Has the ability to build effective and strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues, customers and suppliers.
6. Has Microsoft Office knowledge and application of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
7. Possesses excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation skills.
8. Is proactive, tenacious, results driven.
9. Has a desire to learn and improve self (including using the Corporate World Commerce & Contracting membership for self-development).
10. Will travel in the UK to customer sites with possible overseas travel.

You must be capable of achieving full SC security clearance and will require access to caveated information.