Assistant Commercial Officer

Job description

Assistant Commercial Officer

Would you like to work within the Successor sub contract team? We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant Commercial Officer at our site in Barrow.

As an Assistant Commercial Officer, you will be helping the commercial function be responsible for the pricing, negotiation, drafting of terms and conditions and ultimately the management of contracts and sub contracts.

This role will provide you with exposure to The MOD, BAE Systems and supply chain companies who are working together to ensure the Vanguard replacement submarine delivers the capability specified by the customer on time and at the lowest achievable cost.

Your main responsibilities as an Assistant Commercial Officer will involve:

Supporting bid teams in line with Life Cycle Management (LCM) and Request for Bid Approval (RBA) procedures

Preparing supply /commercial proposals and associated RBA packs

Contract administration including maintaining contract configuration

Assisting with reviewing and drafting contract Terms and Conditions and supporting the provision of commercial advice

Developing and maintaining customer relationships both internally and externally

Undertaking departmental record keeping including recording and reporting on departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support the Document Control Retention and Disposal Policy

Support in the preparation of agreements to meet business requirements using, when available, corporate standard formats e.g. Confidentiality Agreements

Understanding and acting in accordance with Legal and Corporate governance provisions including the Operational Framework

Your skills and qualifications:

Supply experience placing orders and contracts

Experience of working in a professional environment

A level of commercial understanding

Minimum of 5 GCSES and 2 - 3 A Levels or equivalent

Degree or equivalent work experience also welcomed.

This is the foundation level role which can be a development opportunity for a graduate or a career position dependent upon aspiration and experience

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a good team player, with a desire to learn. Strong communication skills are key, along with an analytical way of working and thinking.

Maritime – Submarines

BAE Systems Maritime Submarines has been safely delivering world class submarines to the Royal Navy for more than a century. BAE Systems Maritime Submarines is home to the design, build, test and commissioning of the Astute class - the Royal Navy's latest and most capable generation of attack submarines. In total, seven of these state-of-the-art vessels will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Split across nine UK locations, and with more than 5,000 employees, the business is also the industry lead for the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines.
We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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