Senior Commercial Officer

Copello have partnered with an established engineering business based in Whiteley in the recruitment of a Senior Commercial Officer.

Please note this role requires SC Clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Generate the Commercial Response of proposed contract amendment in accordance with the agreed strategy and customer requirement
• Assisting Bid Managers to generate Proposal Documentation (statement of work, Risk
• Register and Executive Summary) matched to Customer requirements
• Undertaking a commercial review of the full suite of proposal documents.
• Ensuring that proposals to customer are priced, developed and approved in accordance with company procedures
• Support the development and implementation of the negotiation strategy, including payment
• profiles and associated terms to meet the cash flow requirements of the business.
• Ensure a robust Contract Baseline is established and maintained, including contractual changes.
• Provide guidance on compliance to terms and conditions, identifying the flow down of such terms and conditions and supporting the assessment of supply chain gap analysis.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Track record on successful commercial proposal preparation and negotiation.
• Working knowledge of defence contracting and/or civil/commercial aerospace contracting.
• Understanding of commercial risks and issues.
• Drafting and negotiation of contracts and agreements.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and implement change within the commercial function and to support the change process to improve effectiveness of the business and/or commercial function.
• Displays passion, energy, drive, agility and resilience in achieving work-related goals under difficult circumstances.
• Ability to interface well and influence effectively at senior management internally and externally with customers, partners and suppliers.
• Ability to work within agreed frameworks

This role offers flexible hybrid working. This role offers a salary of £35K-£40K DoE + a range of great benefits.

For more information, please get in touch with Ella on (phone number removed).