Principal Commercial Officer

Job description

Principal Commercial Officer

Would you like to play a highly varied role working in a busy environment in Submarine Solutions? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Commercial Officer at our site in Barrow.

As a Principal Commercial Officer, you will be part of a medium sized team of Commercial staff who have functional responsibility into the Commercial directorate of BAE Systems Maritime Submarines.

Due to the wide variety of the work within this position you will get a broad range of commercial experience in both business winning and contract administration and you will be required to work closely with other functions including Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering and Security.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to take part in making a positive difference on the whole boat programme as this role will be at the forefront of this development.

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Commercial Officer will involve:

Leading in the provision of commercial elements of the Life Cycle Management and Request for Bid Approval process

Managing and resolve customer queries and issues in areas of responsibility, escalating significant problems as appropriate

Developing and maintaining the customer relationships both internally and externally

Proposing and reviewing complex terms and conditions to ensure that BAE Systems business interests are protected

Draft detailed Agreements including international Memorandum of Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Delivery and Supply Contracts, Enabling Agreements, Contract Amendments and Service Level Agreements

Delivering commercial support and guidance to other functions

Understanding the financial and pricing requirements of commercial contracts

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Qualified to degree level (in Law or Business) or equivalent commercial experience

Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the business and customer environment

Experience working in a Commercial / Contracts department

Experience of Life Cycle Management (LCM)

Desirable:

Experience of producing and leading Request for Bid Approval (RBA) process

Competent in the application of corporate governance principles and processes

Knowledge of Single Source Contract Requirements (SSCR)

Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasting Estimate at Completion (EAC)

What we are looking for in you:

You will be driven but patient, imaginative, analytical and open to implementing changes and new ideas. You will also possess excellent communication skills and be able to manage professional relationships.

The role will require close working with numerous stakeholders and the ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively across networks.

Location: Barrow

Salary: £competitive

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.

Maritime – Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and 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.