Commercial Officer

Job description

Commercial Officer

Would you like to support future technology within Complex Systems and Support? We currently have a vacancy for a Commercial Officer at our site in Frimley.

As a Commercial Officer, you will be providing support as part of the Commercial function in all aspects of commercial / contractual activities.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to gain commercial experience, working on a range of exciting and challenging projects.

Your main responsibilities as a Commercial Officer will involve:

Relevant qualification in Business Studies, Legal, Supply Chain or Procurement

Experience of contracts/ bids preferred

An understanding of the basic financial requirements of commercial contracts

Experience dealing with stakeholders and as part of a cross functional team

Skilled in the use of Microsoft packages – Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge of SAP is desirable

Experience of dealing with MoD Terms and conditions is desirable

A proactive and can-do approach

Your skills and qualifications as a Commercial Officer:

Relevant qualification in Business Studies, Legal, Supply Chain or Procurement

Experience of contracts/ bids preferred

An understanding of the basic financial requirements of commercial contracts

Experience dealing with stakeholders and as part of a cross functional team

Skilled in the use of Microsoft packages – Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge of SAP is desirable

Experience of dealing with MoD Terms and conditions is desirable

A proactive and can-do approach

What we're looking for in you:

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build and support relationships with customers and partners, both within BAE Systems and externally. You will have a logical approach to business operations and a flexible approach to work, with a desire and willingness to learn and develop. You will be able to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.

Location: Frimley

Salary: £31 257

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries

Complex Systems and Support:

Complex Systems and Support (CS&S) is part of BAE Systems Submarines. We predominantly supply to the UK MoD but with smaller derivative work done in support of international Customers. Our team is responsible for system design, build and/or procurement of the major electronic and mechanical systems on a submarine, as well as provision of test, integration and support services.

Innovation is central to our DNA and has produced the Common Combat System (CCS) to address the customer's affordability, technology and capability challenges. It is based on commercial off-the-shelf technology (COTS) coupled with bespoke military hardware and software and is being progressively rolled-out into the UK's Submarine flotilla.

We effectively incorporate rapidly evolving, commercial technology, new capabilities and changes coming from the operational environment into long-term build, maintenance and in-service programmes.

As a 'system of systems' integrator we work closely with our Customer, partners and suppliers to develop and provide innovative, intelligent and value for money solutions across all classes of UK Submarine both in build and in service with the Royal Navy, ensuring our submariners always have world-class, safe, capable and available products.

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.

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/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .