Sda Commercial Officer - Helensburgh, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Helensburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £32,500 - £35,000- per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average employer pension contribution of 27%. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document attached for salary details.

Job grade:

Other
Senior Technical Specialist I
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Submarine Delivery Agency
Commercial

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Type of role:

Commercial

Procurement and Contracts Management
Working pattern:

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available:

1Contents

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Location

HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute G84 0EHAbout the job

Job summary:

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK's nuclear submarines.

Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.

As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to - whether that's alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals.

We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we'll achieve the extraordinary.

Job description:

It is an exciting and busy time for the UK and the submarine industrial base, and we have exciting opportunities at His Majesty's Naval Base in Clyde.

You will be part of a small Commercial team managing a portfolio covering a number of contracts within HMNB Clyde.

As a Commercial Officer you will have the opportunity to support a range of commercial activities, including high profile and complex Contracts across the Naval Base sites, working closely with Senior Management, as well as personally leading on specific work-streams and supporting cross functional teams.

You will be tasked delivering maximum value via contract management activities, influencing commercial strategy and addressing the consequences of any changes that occur.

You'll benefit from a clear career path with plenty of opportunities for progression, support from colleagues and mentors to develop your career, access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution.

You'll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women's Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network - and many more.

We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we're pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.

We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our
CV Guidance before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills and Knowledge.

Responsibilities

Determine the appropriate commercial actions for requirements, including supply market analysis, draft strategy plans, contract management plans and facilitate key aspects of the delivery.
Ensure all contracts adhere to procurement regulations and Government policy.
Lead and/or assist in identification and collation of supplier data for SDA strategic and critical suppliers to inform supplier deep dives, supplier strategies and roadmaps.
Lead and/or assist (depending on project value) in the portfolio management of requirements and contracts varying in risk and complexity ensuring contract obligations are met in line with the contract and business requirements.
Draft Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ), Invitation To Tender (ITT) and contract documentation in accordance with MOD policy and legislation.
Negotiate terms and pricing, place and manage contracts and contract amendments up to a maximum delegation of £2.5M in accordance with set guidelines and conditions outlined in the individual's delegation letter and the MOD policy.
Lead or Support negotiation and contract placement above level of delegation when required and highlight novel and contentious issues to Senior Commercial Officer (SCO) to ensure satisfactory resolution.
Communicate in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders including suppliers and Subject Matter Experts.
Managing staff and graduates where required, advising, coaching and developing Commercial skills.
Conduct assurance and due diligence of commercial activity within own area of responsibility in order to provide confidence in commercial outcomes. Participate in Peer Reviews as required.
Provide support and assistance to commercial enabling teams to assist delivery of SDA Business Improvement projects.
Contribute to wider Commercial functi