Commercial Officer

Job Title: Commercial Officer 

Location: Bristol/Bath

Contract Type: Permanent

 A great developmental role has arisen near Bristol with my very busy client. In this role, you will support and participate in business strategy, liaise with customers and provide proactive commercial support in the winning of bids and delivery of contracts.

KeyResponsibilities –Commercial Officer 

• Support the Business Development function in both business winning activities and commercial proposal development.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial proposals for prospective, new and existing customers.
• Ensure all costing and bidding activities are compliant with business and governance procedures, preparing documentation to obtain internal approvals in line with delegated authorities.
• Negotiate and finalise bids and contracts in line with business and governance procedures, with the support of the Commercial Manager and Head of Commercial.
• Process customer purchase orders and contracts in line with business and governance procedures, preparing documentation to obtain internal approvals in line with delegated authorities.
• Prepare formal communications to external parties such as commercial letters and proposals.
• Support the Programme Management function during the delivery phase of contracts with any contract and commercial matters.
• Work collaboratively with other functional stakeholders (e.g. Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Finance) to solve any bid and / or project related issues.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of good customer relationships.
• Review, draft and negotiate bids and commercial agreements such as NDA’s, terms and conditions, MOU’s in line with business and governance policies, with the support of the Commercial Manager.
• Ensure all relevant export paperwork is obtained and correct i.e. licences, undertakings, export invoices.
• Ensure compliance with US and UK export control requirements, with the support of the Commercial Manager and Head of Commercial.   
  
  
  
  • Prepare and maintain Commercial Management Plans relevant to the assigned portfolio.
  • Provide data, input and / or support to meetings relevant to the assigned portfolio.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements – 

Commercial Officer

• Degree level or equivalent experience in an appropriate discipline.
• Proven experience within a commercial orientated role.
• Resilience and tenacity to deal with periods of high intensity work notably during bid activity.
• Forward leaning, able to look at the broader strategy and outcomes beyond the immediate task.
• A good understanding, working knowledge of, or willingness and ability to learn:
  
  
  
  • the various contracting environments in which the business operates e.g. UK MoD, US DoD, competitive markets;
  • UK and US export control regulations; and
  • contract terms and conditions for supply of goods and services.
  
  
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office, Excel (intermediate skill level), and ERP platforms ideally Syteline).
  
  
  
  • Be able to obtain a UK SC and/or Known Consignor clearance if required.
  
  

What we can offer – Commercial Offic

• Excellent package
• Development opportunities
• Challenging and varied projectsa of work
• A great supportive working culture

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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