Senior Commercial Officer

Senior Commercial Officer

Commercial | 9 months FTC | Telford, Hybrid

Position Overview

The Senior Commercial Officer is responsible for managing all commercial aspects of pre and post contract awards within RBSL. This may include bid management and Requests for Bid Approvals (RBAs), contract negotiation and resolution of contractual issues.

Responsibilities:

• Leading in the review of, drafting, negotiation and finalisation of bids, proposals and contracts / commercial agreements.
• Ensuring that the contract requirements and obligations are clear and unambiguous for both the company and the customer and are reflected in the contract.
• Pursue to a successful outcome the generation, submission and negotiation of proposals in highly competitive markets.
• Assisting by the provision of advice and guidance to the project management community to allow compliance with all aspects of the Business Management System including the correct application and tailoring of the LCM framework
• Generation of Commercial Life Cycle Management (LCM) deliverables in accordance with company protocol, ensuring compliance with all Business and functional processes and systems.
• Responsibility for the Commercial team obtaining requisite approvals to create and release proposals including pricing aspects.
• Development and maintenance of good customer relationships
• Assist negotiation for Customer facing negotiations for specific Programmes
• Managing customer expectations in terms of requirement and affordability
• Creation, negotiation and agreement of a wide range of Non-Disclosure, Partnership, Teaming and other agreements with external Customers and Partners.
• Deputise for Commercial Manager, as may occasionally be required.
• Understanding of the impact of aspects of the law that affect activities of the commercial function and taking appropriate actions
• Complete key SAP transactions – sales enquiries, sales quotations, sales contracts, and sales orders.
• Act as a mentor and coach to junior members of the Commercial Team with particular focus on the development of Commercial Officers
• Adhere to SHE obligations and standard business working instructions contained in the Business Management System (BMS)
• Quality Assurance - Perform all work/tasks in accordance with project/functional requirements and to the standards prescribed in supporting technical documentation.  

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent/ previous relevant experience.
• Experience working directly with Ministry of Defence is preferred, but not essential.
• Experience in a customer facing role and with good language and analytical skills.
• Understanding of the impact and implications of decisions made.
• An understanding of contract law and commercial principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and organisational skills

RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.

Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
• Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
• 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance cover
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free access to onsite gym

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska