Senior Commercial Officer

Generacion y Gestion; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a well-established Defence and Aerospace organization in Coventry. As a Senior Commercial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in managing major defence contracts and leading commercial negotiations. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management within the defence sector, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a highly regulated environment, where your expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial/contract management in defence.
• Expertise in evaluating, drafting, and negotiating complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial and contract management on major defence contracts.
• Negotiate contracts and provide guidance on commercial/legal issues.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Negotiation

Legal Guidance

Import/Export Regulations

Education

Degree in Business or Law

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Commercial Officer

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established Defence and Aerospace organisation based in Coventry, offering a salary up to £50,000!

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Commercial/Contract Officer within the defence industry, particularly with Military contracts.

Role responsibilities of the Contracts Manager:

• Providing day-to-day Commercial and/or Contract management on major defence contracts, including being the main point of contact commercially.
• Responsible for commercial negotiations and closure of contracts between NPA, its customers, and/or key subcontractors.
• Negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Providing guidance on commercial/legal issues and advising the wider business on internal commercial governance.
• Attending customer/subcontractor meetings to represent the commercial department as required.

Role specifications of the Contracts Manager include:

• Significant experience in a commercial/legal/contract management role, in defence or a highly regulated environment.
• Experience in evaluating, drafting, negotiating, closing, and managing complex contracts' legal, commercial, and contractual aspects.
• A general understanding of import/export regulations is desirable.
• Experience contracting with or purchasing from prime defence or highly regulated contractors.

Salary:

£45k-£50k

Additional Benefits:

This role offers ad hoc hybrid working arrangements.

This position is suitable for those who have held roles such as Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager, Contracts Officer, Commercial Officer, Procurement Manager, or Subcontract Manager.