Commercial & Sub-Contracts Senior Analyst

Pratt & Whitney; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Chester is looking for a Commercial & Sub-Contracts Senior Analyst to support contract management and engage with clients primarily from the Ministry of Defence. The ideal candidate will possess a business degree and strong communication skills, thrive in a collaborative environment, and be adaptable under pressure. This role offers full-time hours in a complex and engaging commercial setting.

Qualifications

• Respond to tasks flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Calmly collaborate with others under pressure.
• Familiarity with business process management tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of responses to Requests for Proposal/ITT/PQQs.
• Manage standard agreements like NDA and contracts.
• Assist in the invoicing and cash collection process.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement activities.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications

An ability to respond to tasks with tenacity and flexibility

An ability to remain calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Understanding of Contract Management and Procurement principles

Education

Business degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-11-25

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GBR05: Broughton, Hangar 119, Chester Road, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DH

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Job Title: Commercial & Sub-Contracts Senior Analyst

Grade: P2

Function: C&SC

Location: Broughton

Clearance:

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37 hrs

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

Role of Commercial

Commercial owns the contractual relationship with our customers, and helps to develop customer engagement strategy, leading negotiations, and influencing innovative solutions. Every day is different from the next, be it dealing with internal governance and financial performance, or meeting customer queries, bids and demands across the globe. Commercial are the interface between the business and customer, without such arrangement no contractual commitments or changes could be implemented.

Summary of Role

Working under the direction of the Commercial Manager this role is an opportunity to join Raytheon’s Space and Airborne Services business area at a time of both development of new technologies and fast-turnaround sales opportunities of our key products.

The role will be based within a complex commercial environment with the Customer base primarily being the Ministry of Defence. The work is interesting and challenging and the incumbent will be exposed to the full spectrum of customer and supplier interaction in addition to internal stakeholder management.

Main Duties

• Respond to simple RFQs for standard equipment and services.
• Support to the Commercial team in preparation of responses to more complex Requests for Proposal/ ITT/ PQQs etc
• Implement and manage standard agreements eg NDA, template contracts
• With supervision provide support to Programme and Business Development teams throughout the prospecting and bidding process.
• Support the business finance function to manage the invoicing and cash collection process.
• Participation in cross-functional improvement activities.
• Completion of all commercial functional requirements from cradle-to-grave on supply contracts.
• Understanding of export controls and other compliance requirements including GDPR, Government classifications etc.
• Work with the business teams to meet central targets and local challenges.
• Understand the policy requirements for the gate process and provide input to gate packs.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Business degree or equivalent experience.
• An ability to respond to tasks with tenacity and flexibility, whilst working cross functionally in a multi-disciplinary team
• An ability to remain calm under pressure and collaborate with others
• An eye for detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Understanding of Contract Management and Procurement principles.
• Self-motivation and independent working.
• A willingness and ability to travel occasionally within the UK.

Desirable

• Awareness of Data Protection and other relevant commercial and contract legislation
• Attendance at customer and supplier meetings in support of supervisor.
• Familiarity with business process management tools (IPDS, SAP or similar).

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