Commercial Officer - Coventry, United Kingdom - NP Aerospace

NP Aerospace

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Coventry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location
Site1

Department
Commercial

Job Title
Commercial Officer

Salary
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Bonuses (Discretionary) + Benefits

City
Coventry

Country
United Kingdom

Commercial Officer:

Hours:08:00-16:35 (Mon-Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)

Vacancy Type:
Full-time, permanent & based onsite with potential hybrid working.

Pay:
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits

Security:
Security Clearance required

JOB SUMMARY
A vacancy has arisen for a Commercial Officer to join our team based at NP Aerospace's UK Coventry branch.

The role of the Commercial Officer is to provide the business with all aspects of pre and post Contract support and guidance, primarily for the UK home market, but also export markets.

This shall include the drafting, negotiating and Commercial management of complex Contracts and Subcontracts, whilst also ensuring that business adherence, governance and compliance is managed and fulfilled accordingly.

This is a great opportunity to broaden your skills and effectively manage a variety of Commercial responsibilities. If you are up for a challenge and want to work for a fast paced and unique business that designs, manufactures, and integrates advanced protective products, then this may be the role for you

WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE?
***NP Aerospace is a global armour technology manufacturer and vehicle integrator with high performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

Our mission is to be the best at delivering products and services that bring our loved one's home and this is firmly embedded in our culture.

Our range of combat proven body armour from ballistic helmets, plates and shields to bomb disposal suits contains some of the most advanced composite materials and we have a team of Research and Development engineers working to develop next generation solutions.

Our expertise also extends to highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world's largest defence organisations.

NP Aerospace was originally established in 1926 and has served the defence industry for over 40 years, growing into an agile and diverse company with an expanding Business Development team both in the UK and North America.

Do you like what you've read so far? If so, read on and visit our LinkedIn page
and website to find out much more about us
***
BENEFITS

Discretionary Half Year Bonus.
Flexible working hours.
Holidays 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme.
Two weeks paid leave for Reservists to attend yearly training/camp.

Pension

ER/EE 3%/5% = 8% combined.
Life Cover 3 x base salary.
BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan.

Please note:

If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace.

JOB DUTIES

To provide day to day Commercial and/or Contract management on major defence Contracts, including being the main point of contact Commercially.
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.
To support Commercial negotiations and closure of Contracts between NPA, its Customers and/or key Subcontractors.
To ensure flow down of Prime Contractual obligations to its key supply chain.
To report on Commercial opportunities and risks, and develop Commercial strategies to address such opportunities and risks.
Attend Customer / Subcontractor meetings, to represent the Commercial department, as required.
Providing guidance on any Commercial issues, and advise the wider business on internal Commercial governance.
Ensuring business compliance in accordance with all laws and regulations.
To support the Sales Team in all Commercial aspects relating to its 'Representatives' network, this includes drafting and/or review, negotiation and execution of Distributor, Reseller and Agent Agreements.
Responsible for conducting Due Diligence on all Third Parties.
Support the Commercial Manager in the creation, monitoring, updating and rolling out to the wider business, Commercial processes/guidance and Commercial template documents, ensuring adherence where applicable.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required.

EXPERIENCE

Relevant experience in a Commercial/Contract Management role, in either defence or a highly regulated environment.
A general understanding of 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/purch