Commercial Contracts Officer

An engineering services business in the defence sector require a Commercial Contracts Officer.

Applicants need; commercial, contracts or legal experience, ideally within a defence, aerospace or related environment. Recent Law or Business graduates who enjoyed Internships, or placement years would also be suitable applicants.

The Commercial Officer will join a large and supportive, multi-disciplined commercial team. Working closely with commercial and procurement colleagues, the Commercial Officer will help ensure contractually sound agreements are negotiated with customers and suppliers.

Specific duties of the Commercial Officer include:

• Provider support and advice on industry, and business specific commercial matters
• Support commercial input into bids and proposals to develop risk/reward balance
• Support contract negotiations with customers and key suppliers
• Provide contract management support and advice
• Identify and report key obligations, liabilities and risks to the business
• Develop long term relationships with; customers, suppliers and stakeholders
• Maintain contract database, customer and supplier records

Commercial Officer Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience working with contracts, commercial, sales, procurement, or legal agreements
• Commercial acumen and an understanding of; bids, tenders, proposals, negotiations and contract management
• Degree, or college education
• Experience in industry; defence is preferred but applicants from all sectors welcomed