Commercial Manager

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of defence products. As a Commercial Manager, you will navigate complex commercial challenges while leading negotiations and developing strategic pricing models. This role not only offers the chance to work on impactful projects but also provides a supportive environment for professional growth. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, this company values your unique contributions and empowers you to reach your full potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the defence sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial background within military/defence sector.
• Strong knowledge of commercial principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial models and guidance for export and domestic campaigns.
• Lead negotiations and develop pricing strategies.

Skills

Commercial experience in military/defence sector

Knowledge of commercial principles

Understanding of contract law

Ability to negotiate terms and conditions

Flexibility in working environment

Job description

Job title:Commercial Manager

Location:Portsmouth Broad Oak, Chelmsford, Cowes. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £ 63,000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• This role is to work as a key part of the Future Products and will require the candidate to be able to operate at both a strategic and tactical level by providing fit for purpose commercial models and guidance for export and domestic campaigns and programmes
• Hands on commercial leadership to complex and challenging commercial and contractual issues including the leading of negotiations, developing pricing and business winning strategies and obtaining internal approvals up to a senior board level
• In addition this role will require the successful candidate to play an active and hands on role in the management and development of the wider Commercial function across both Maritime Services and the wider corporation
• The candidate should be able to develop, maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders at all levels

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven Experience in Commercial background within the military/defence sector for both UK MOD – could be development role
• Strong knowledge of Commercial principles, techniques and practices with an understanding of how Commercial roles fit in to an organisation as a whole
• Basic understanding of contract law and ability to negotiate terms and conditions
• Comfortable with a flexible working environment and able to work with a variety of teams

Desirable:

• Experience in working in a new product development environment
• Experience in working with export customers

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Products commercial team:

The Products commercial team comprises of 29 commercial professionals of all grades and experience who provide valued and trusted business advice by ensuring a balance of both maximising opportunities and managing business risk.The team is a close-knit supportive team that also has the benefit of reach back into the wider commercial community across the BAE Systems Corporation across the world that also presents unrivalled opportunities for career development and growth.

Defence Solutions business is a vibrant and changing business with a clear growth strategy and offers the candidate opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities and really make a difference to the success of this business.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date:9th May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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