Commercial Officer
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Job Description
Job Description
Commercial Officer (Defence)
- Location: Coventry Hybrid Working Option
- Salary:per annum Bonus extensive benefits
Working Hours:
- Monday Thursday: 08:00 16:35 & 08:0015:10 (Fri)
About the Role:
Syntech Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Officer to provide daytoday commercial and contract management on major defence contracts. The successful candidate will act as the primary commercial point of contact playing a critical role in supporting the full project lifecycle from initial enquiries to contract closure. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional with a strong background in defence or highly regulated industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main commercial point of contact for major defence contracts ensuring effective contract and commercial management.
- Support the full project lifecycle including:
- Request for Information (RFI) / PreQualification Questionnaires (PQQs)
- Tendering process
- Contract award and negotiations
- Contract change and performance management
- Contract closure
- Provide commercial input and support to the sales team for bids and proposals ensuring commercially sound and competitive submissions.
- Lead commercial negotiations with customers and key subcontractors to ensure favourable outcomes.
- Ensure Prime Contractual Obligations are effectively flowed down to key suppliers and subcontractors.
- Identify assess and develop strategies to mitigate commercial risks and capitalise on opportunities.
- Represent the Commercial Department in customer and subcontractor meetings.
- Provide expert guidance on commercial and legal matters ensuring adherence to internal governance and compliance frameworks.
- Ensure full business compliance with relevant laws regulations and company policies.
- Support the Sales Team in managing commercial aspects related to distributor reseller and agent agreements.
- Conduct Due Diligence and Sanction Screening on thirdparty representatives.
- Develop implement and maintain commercial processes guidance documents and templates ensuring adherence across the business.
- Assist the Trade Compliance Team in ensuring compliance with UK/US Export/Import regulations.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in a Commercial Legal or Contract Management role within Defence or other highly regulated industries.
- Strong experience in drafting evaluating negotiating and managing complex contracts.
- A solid track record of engaging with Defence Contractors or other highly regulated entities.
- Proven ability to establish and manage strategic commercial relationships.
- A general understanding of UK/US Export/Import regulations (desirable but not essential).
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills Ability to influence key stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills Ability to assess risks and opportunities.
- Detailoriented with a strategic mindset Ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes.
- Proactive and selfmotivated Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced highstakes environment with strong decisionmaking skills.
About Syntech Recruitment:
We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Privacy & Data Retention:
By applying to this position you confirm your consent to the retention of your personal data which will only be used for recruitment purposes. For more details please review our Privacy Policy & T&Cs which can be found on our website.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
