Commercial Officer

Commercial Officer

Location: Bath (50/50 remote working & flexible working)

Salary: Up to £35,000

In this role, you will support and participate in business strategy, liaise with customers and provide proactive commercial support in the winning of bids and delivery of contracts.

Duties & 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.

Required Knowledge & Ability:

• 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 skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office, Excel (intermediate skill level), and ERP platforms ideally Syteline).
• Be organised, able to multi-task and complete tasks against tight deadlines.
• Be detailed, methodical and thorough with a keen attention to detail.
• 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.

Location: Bath (50/50 remote working & flexible working)

Salary: Up to £35,000