Commercial Officer (Defence)
Location: Coventry – Hybrid Working Option
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + Bonus + extensive benefitsWorking Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 08:00 - 16:35 & 08:00-15:10 (Fri) About the Role:
Syntech Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Officer to provide day-to-day commercial and contract management on major defence contracts. The successful candidate will act as the primary commercial point of contact, playing a critical role in supporting the full project lifecycle from initial enquiries to contract closure. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional with a strong background in defence or highly regulated industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the main commercial point of contact for major defence contracts, ensuring effective contract and commercial management.
Support the full project lifecycle, including:
Request for Information (RFI) / Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs)
Tendering process
Contract award and negotiations
Contract change and performance management
Contract closure
Provide commercial input and support to the sales team for bids and proposals, ensuring commercially sound and competitive submissions.
Lead commercial negotiations with customers and key subcontractors to ensure favourable outcomes.
Ensure Prime Contractual Obligations are effectively flowed down to key suppliers and subcontractors.
Identify, assess, and develop...