Commercial Contracts Officer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering services business in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Contracts Officer. The role involves providing commercial support, negotiating contract agreements and managing contractual obligations with a multi-disciplined team. Ideal candidates will have commercial or legal experience, preferably in the defence or related sectors. Recent graduates with relevant internships are welcome to apply. This role offers a collaborative working environment and the chance to build long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in contracts or legal agreements.
• Familiarity with bids, tenders, and contract management.
• Experience in the defence or aerospace sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice on commercial matters.
• Support commercial input in bids and proposals.
• Identify and report key obligations and risks.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Understanding of negotiations

Education

Degree or college education

Job description

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

Applicant Profile

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.

Team and Scope

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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