Senior Commercial Officer at BAE Systems

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Experience, Customer Focus, Contract Development, Pricing Strategies, Governance Compliance, Customer Negotiation, Commercial Risk, Margin Growth, Contract Terms, Legal Frameworks, Negotiation Skills, Supply Chain Collaboration, Relationship Building, Team Collaboration, Deadline Management, Target Achievement

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job title: Senior Commercial Officer Location: Broad Oak Portsmouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £55,000 dependent on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Supporting the Commercial team on a wide range of contracts, projects and campaigns Acting in a customer facing role, resolving queries. maintaining and building on an enduring relationship. Actively participating in Bid Teams to prepare Bid and Contract materials including the preparation and presentation of commercial bid reviews, ensuring the necessary approvals are obtained within governance of the Operational Framework Working closely with a portfolio of project teams as well as business development and our customers to ensure smooth running of the existing contracts and the development of new business opportunities Responsibility for providing the commercial strategy on issues such as contract development, pricing strategies, governance compliance, customer negotiation, commercial risk and delivering margin growth opportunities Reviewing and obtaining authorisation to agree contract terms and conditions including engagement with central functions to address specific compliance issues (Legal, IP, Tax etc.) Leading the negotiation of proposals, of varying complexity, with customers ensuring this results in acceptable business agreements and contracts that align with business objectives Closely working with Supply Chain team to ensure proper flow down of contractual obligations Establishing excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders Your skills and experiences: Proven commercial experience, ideally in both UK and export defence environments Suitable related experience working within a highly collaborative team environment High degree of customer focus and a commitment to meet deadlines and targets Broad professional knowledge of Commercial principles, techniques and practices and application and understanding of the Commercial role in organisations Good understanding of contract terms, contractual and legal frameworks with the ability to identify key contractual risks Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Simulation and Training team: The Simulation and Training team is a part of the wider Products commercial team, within the Maritime & Land Defence Solutions business, comprising commercial professionals of all grades and experience who provide valued and trusted business advice by ensuring a balance of both maximising opportunities and managing business risk. The team is a close-knit supportive team that also has the benefit of reach back into the wider commercial community across the BAE Systems Corporation across the world that also presents unrivalled opportunities for career development and growth. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.” We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 10th October. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SS1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Support the Commercial team on various contracts and projects while acting in a customer-facing role. Lead negotiations and ensure compliance with governance and contractual obligations.