Commercial Officer - Bath, United Kingdom - Jonathan Lee Recruitment

Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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Bath, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Commercial Officer - Bath (Hybrid)

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this new position of
Commercial Officer working within a defence equipment manufacturer in Bath is to support and participate in business strategy, liaise with customers and provide proactive commercialsupport in the winning of bids and delivery of contracts.

Within this SME, you will work closely with all departments to support the successful growth of new business as well as contributing to the commercial activity.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and is an opportunity further development withinthis internationally owned company.

Key duties and responsibilities

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.
Work within an assigned portfolio, managing workload, highlighting areas of conflict or priority.
Prepare and maintain Commercial Management Plans relevant to the assigned portfolio.
Provide data, input and / or support to meetings relevant to the assigned portfolio.
Actively support continuous improvement activities throughout the business
Undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time to meet the needs of the business.

Key Requirements

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 and communication skills both written and spoken.
IT literate (Microsoft Office, Excel (intermediate skill level), and ERP platforms ideally Syteline).
Be flexible with workload, supporting the other members of the Commercial Team where possible.
Be able to obtain a UK SC and/or Known Consignor clearance if required.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.