A Senior Commercial Officer is required for a leading UK defence organisation based in Coventry, West Midlands. This role is pivotal in supporting the business with all aspects of Pre & Post Contract Management, primarily for the UK market but also extending to international export markets.
As the Senior Commercial Officer you’ll be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts and subcontracts while ensuring full compliance with business governance and regulatory requirements. Reporting directly to the Senior Commercial Manager you will be providing Commercial and/or Contract management on major defence Contracts, including being the main point of contact Commercially. You will be someone with a strong reasoning mind with a keen attention to detail, complemented by the ability to build effective relationships and communicate proficiently at all levels. You will be determined and excel in negotiating in challenging situations.
The purpose of this role is to:
* To support the full project lifecycle, including Request for Information/Pre-Qualification Questionnaires.
* Tendering process, Contract Award, Contract change, Contract Performance and Contract Closure, as required.
* To support the Sales Team to develop Commercial input into bids and proposals for issue and presentation to Customers.
* Responsible for Commercial negotiations and closure of Contracts between my client, its customers, and/or key Subcontractors.
* Responsible for conducting Due Diligence/Sanction Screening on all Third Parties.
* To understand the requirements of applicable UK/US Export/Import Regulations and assist the Trade Compliance Team as and when required.
We are seeking individuals with the following skills and experience:
* Experience in a Commercial/Legal/Contract Management role, in either defence or a highly regulated environment.
* A general understanding of Import/Export Regulations is desirable, but not essential.
* Experience in evaluating, drafting, negotiating, closing, and managing the legal, commercial, and contractual aspects of complex Contracts.
* Experience of Contracting with/purchasing from Prime Defence or highly regulated Contractors.
* Experience of establishing/managing strategic relationships.
This is a permanent position with a salary up to £50,000pa dependent on experience, and excellent opportunities for career progression within this growing organisation.
Hines Consulting is managing all applications, and we would love to hear from you if you meet the required criteria. If you would like a full job description and overview of my client’s organisation, then please get in touch today with a copy of your latest CV and a member of our team will make contact