Ideally you will have gained experience in the defence sector but this is not essential, you will be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a successful team. Having experience working with customers within the domestic, International markets is also advantageous.
What you'll do as a Senior Commercial Officer:
Drafting, negotiating and administration of complex terms and conditions of contract, working with Procurement to ensure appropriate flow down to subcontractors.
Drafting and reviewing agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding
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
Support the project team to produce accurate and compliant customer pricing by applying the appropriate pricing strategy and model to cost estimates
Representing the Commercial function and Leonardo through unsupervised attendance at customer /supplier meetings
Preparing proposals for submission to Customers in conjunction with the preparation of internal documentation required to obtain bid approval
Ensuring that commercial and business processes and procedures are adhered to and that associated internal approvals are in place in line with delegated authorities.
Performance of complex assignments requiring cross functional collaboration without supervision
Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers to deliver the value to the company
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
Requirements
Degree, professional qualification and/or significant domain experience
Understanding of basic business finance, profit and loss, margin and mark up, escalation, foreign exchange
Knowledge of export legislation, import taxes and duties
Understanding of contract law and its application.
Ability to identify and understand commercial risks
Ability to build relationships with cross-functional colleagues, customers and suppliers
Proactive, tenacious, results driven
Ability to work unsupervised at times and sometimes with virtual project teams
A desire to learn and improve self (including using the Corporate IACCM membership for self-development)
Ability to promote a culture of best practice and sharing of knowledge within the function and across the wider business
A familiarity with SAP and its functionality is desirable
Security Clearance
Why join us
Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Job Description:
Salary: £53,000 to £60,000
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Leonardocompany · - Luton - Cap. Green 300, UK