Job Description

Works as a member of a business or functional team to provide Commercial support on Commercial strategy deployment to meet the operational needs of the management within the defined business / functional area. Commonly reporting to a Senior Commercial Manager, the delivery of this service will typically be through the management of a small team of Commercial professionals.

As a member of the Commercial team and community within a business / function will manage the effective deployment of corporate Commercial processes. Will contribute to the delivery of the functional IBP.

• Developing and managing the commercial relationship with the customer community. Manage and resolve customer queries and issues, escalating significant problems as appropriate.
• Preparation of bids in line with the Bid Approval Process.
• Review, draft, negotiate and finalise contracts and commercial agreements and support with complex contracts
• Lead the preparation and presentation to Senior Management of LCM reviews and 'Request for Bid Approval' process, ensuring the necessary approvals are obtained.
• Manage commercial contracts and the commercial elements of the LCM and Tender Vet process.
• Understand the financial and pricing requirements of commercial contracts.
• Adopt clear understandings with suppliers of both technical and commercial issues to ensure that business arrangements minimise risk. Propose and review complex terms and conditions to ensure that BAE SYSTEMS Business interests are protected.
• Support Supply Chain in the preparation of sub-contract terms and conditions as required
• Working with the internal legal team and external legal advisors as required to ensure all contracts have the necessary legal input/governance
• High degree of customer focus developing and maintaining customer relationships both internally and externally.
• Responsive to the needs and wants of the customer by understanding their requirements, through researched understanding, open discussion and candid clarification questions, influence where required.
• Ability to deputise for Senior Commercial Manager and supports the development of junior members of the wider team. Typically the Post Holder would be a people manager.
• Delegation of Authority - External Bids £1M
• Will have a small team - will allocate work, check on accuracy, completion and complete PDRS, resource management

Person specification

• Proven experience within a Commercial support function with a broad professional knowledge of Commercial principles, techniques and practices
• Team management experience
• Knowledge of UK Defence Sector - recognise key players in market
• Knowledge of MoD procurement processes
• Understanding complex contracts and concepts - bring into consideration performance indicators, target costs, incentives etc.
• Experience working with internal and external customers

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