Assistant Commercial Officer - Dunfermline, United Kingdom - Submarine Delivery Agency

Submarine Delivery Agency
Submarine Delivery Agency
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Dunfermline, United Kingdom

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It's a busy and exciting time here at the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), and we're seeking an Assistant Commercial Officer within our Submarine Disposals Team at Rosyth Royal Dockyard.


The purpose of the Submarine Disposal Programme is to ensure viable end-to-end process to dispose of all current and future submarines in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

The aim is to deliver the government's commitment to provide a safe, environmentally responsible and cost-effective dismantling solution for the 27 de-fuelled, nuclear-powered submarines after they have left service - this means removing all radioactive waste from the submarines so that the submarines can be repurposed or recycled.


As an Assistant Commercial Officer you will provide Commercial support to the team, including conducting negotiations and covering routine aspects of the function's activities including pre-sourcing analysis, contract sourcing, contract management, supply chain analysis, corporate activities, sales and disposals within delegated authority.


We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our
CV Guidancebefore 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.
  • Assist/Lead (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 Questionnaire (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 £0.25M in accordance with set guidelines and conditions outlined in the individual's delegation letter and MOD policy.
  • Support negotiation and contract placement above level of delegation when required and highlight novel and contentious issues to the Senior Commercial Officer (SCO) to ensure satisfactory resolution.
  • Provide assurance and due diligence of commercial activity within own area of responsibility in order to provide confidence in commercial outcomes.
  • Communicate in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders including suppliers and Subject Matter Experts.
  • Provide support and assistance to commercial enabling teams to assist delivery of SDA Business Improvement projects.
  • Contribute to wider Commercial functional and SDA initiatives as required.
We'll make your career development a priority too. If not already held, you'll be supported to undertake CIPS Level 4 certification within your first year with us. We'll also support you to pass the MOD Practitioner Commercial License assessment. This is a great place to take your career to the next level.


We're proud to champion a flexible and hybrid working culture, though some attendance to Rosyth Royal Dockyard will be required.


Person specification

  • Experience in stakeholder management and communicating across different levels of the organisation
  • Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and ability to use IT systems and programmes.
If not already held, if successful you will be supported to undertake the following:

  • CIPS level 4/or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards this by commencing study within one year of appointment.
  • Have passed the MOD Practitioner Commercial Licence assessment, or be willing to undertake the assessment when agreed by line management.
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Tender and Bid Process
  • Contract Management
  • Managing A Quality Service
  • Working Together

Benefits

  • 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
  • Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your worklife balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
  • Marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27%
  • Annual performancebased bonus and recognition awards
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
  • Support for progression
  • Huge range of discounts
  • Volunteering days
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Flexitime

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Dunfermline

Reference ID: 1327
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