Commercial Manager
Commercial Manager
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Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom LimitedAn exciting opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence United Kingdom as a Commercial Manager. This role can be based in Bristol or Yeovil but regular (weekly) travel to Yeovil/ Middle Wallop will be required. This opportunity is open to a level two or three.
This is a nonline management role within a BDUK Commercial Team reporting to a Head of Commercial. The business comprises a mix of ongoing growth activities and longterm contracted programmes.
Across the portfolio youll find energetic and motivated integrated and international teams working together to deliver to our primary customer the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). Our predominant business is within Single Source Contract Regulations so strong understanding and the ability to learn and apply these into the ways that we work is vital as is the ability to develop effective positive relationships with customers and stakeholders alike. The Commercial function delivers valueadding business partnering in all phases of the contract lifecycle.
In this position you will play an integral role to support the portfolio and will have the opportunity to work with and support colleagues across our teams as we support a wide variety of responsibilities in a dynamic and fastpaced environment. You can expect assignments requiring typical contract management execution duties providing commercial support and exercising business judgment in optimising our delivery of the contract and working closely with our customer; leading and supporting contract change and amendment proposals of varying sizes and complexity to our UK MoD customer and into other parts of the Boeing enterprise as part of intercompany arrangements; you may be asked to participate in and support other strategic imperatives of the overall business as we pursue growth opportunities within and outside of our existing portfolio. As the junior member of the team youll be provided with support and coaching to perform successfully but be given a set of responsibilities to work independently to develop your skills and capabilities.
Notable features of the role include; management of discharging contractual obligations; contract administration including contract and finance systems invoicing recordkeeping correspondence; interpretation of contractual terms and positions building and maintaining effective customer and stakeholder relationships proactive risk and opportunity management preparing and negotiating proposals for contract change & amendment proposals as well as proposals for new business managing intercompany communications & arrangements proactive participation in all required programme and customer meetings and providing effective governance to changes and proposals to ensure robust protective and profitable outcomes by adopting a leadership attitude and approach participation in early campaign phases to commercially influence and shape aligned to business strategy and core capabilities.
Position responsibilities:
This position is expected to fulfil a variety of tasks and responsibilities typically associated with a Commercial technical role including but not limited to;
- Exercises appropriate signature authority leads and participates in moderate complexity proposal development negotiating and contracting for the sale and support of aerospace products services technologies financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies.
- Leads the presentation and development of business solutions to preserve and expand the business.
- Represents the company in external negotiations of a moderate nature with responsibility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customer counterparts
- Authority to prepare negotiate execute interpret and administer legally binding contractual agreements of a complex nature for The Boeing Company.
- Supports / leads coordination and partnership with other internal functional fields acting as a trusted advisor integrating business / finance / programme priorities to build solutions that balance business financial performance and customer relationship management
- Summarizes contractual issues and supports development of creative solutions and coordination of contractual risk mitigation.
- Implements and maintains effective commercial governance to protect company interest and ensure fully aligned work approaches
- Authorises company work and administers contracts and agreements in accordance with contractual requirements
- Interprets contract requirements advocates change and resolves conflict; intellectual property management
Qualifications:
- Excellent customer relationship management
- WCC (formerly IACCM) qualification and/or experience in associated role
- Knowledge and skilled in defence contracting and terms & conditions drafting interpretation and negotiating
- Understanding of Single Source Contract Regulations
- Negotiation skills
- Firsttime quality
- Fast and effective responsiveness in a multifaceted complex environment
- Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation
- Ability to handle a diverse fastpaced high workload
- Able to work under supervision and independently
- Experience in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives
- Effective at finding opportunities and risks and to manage them to create enhanced value for the organisation
- A positive work attitude and team building approach
- Adaptable able to cope with changing requirements and multiple priorities and can remain effective in difficult times
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond focusing on your physical emotional financial and social wellbeing. Heres a snapshot of what we offer:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning youll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
- Success as defined by you well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way
- An inclusive culture youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
- Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
- Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
- Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
- Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
- Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
- 6x annual salary life insurance
- Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development
- Access to Boeings Well Being Programs tool and incentives
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll
Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which UK residency is required
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
