Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial ManagerCompany:Boeing Defence United Kingdom LimitedIntroduction:An exciting opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) as a Senior Commercial Manager. This role is full-time based in Bristol.This is role within the BDUK Fixed Wing Programme Commercial Team reporting to the Fixed Wing Head of Commercial. The Fixed Wing business comprises of projects focused on the sustainment and support to the P-8 E-7 and C-17 aircraft with ongoing growth activities and long-term contracted programmes.About the role:This is a senior-level non-line management role within the team. Principal responsibilities of the role include:-reviewing interpreting and drafting terms and conditions including those that are highly complexcomprehensive contract management duties both routine and dealing with all arising programme problems and seeking to resolve / mitigatedeveloping and reviewing statements of workleading and participating in contract change and contract tasking proposal development negotiation and award activitiesdeveloping and supporting cost estimates and the determination of profit or earnings objectivesperforming and approving risk assessments to balance risks and opportunitiesreviewing and approving proposals and other products developed by peersreviewing and approving other agreements with outside partiesfully understand implement and adhere to BDUK Commercial policies/procedures and ensure compliance with Corporate Policies/Procedures and all legislation regulations and standards applicable to your contracts / proposalssubmit offers and contractually commit the company within permitted delegated authorityparticipating in and leading internal governance including bid/no-bid and make/buy boards as well as establishing processes internally with the Commercial Team as well as other programmes or functionsA Senior Commercial Manager is expected to have a thorough understanding of programme & financial contractual performance for contracts and you will be responsible for developing recommendations and solutions as well as influencing effective decision-making to meet our business goals. The Senior Commercial Manager will work alongside contract delivery and proposal team members and with customer counterparts and developing & maintaining respectful and effective working relationships is critical to our success. As part of a matrix organisation the Commercial roles in programme and proposal teams are recognised as influential business partners with a proactive and diligent approach to securing successful business outcomes. Technical expertise is required in the following areas: Contract Formation Contract Management Systems Contract Structure Knowledge Negotiation Estimating Methods Proposal Processes Risk & Opportunity Management Business Case Development understanding and application of applicable legislation regulation and standards.In addition the following are key expectations of the Senior Commercial Manager in fulfilling the role:-responsibility for all commercial artefacts tasks and obligationsstrategic thinking and applying a portfolio-wide evaluation of topics and problems to ensure interdependencies and cross-programme impacts are appropriately managedproactively anticipates risks and issues and raises awareness and help needed earlydemonstrates high levels of quality in products and high levels of standards in application of commercial administrative dutiesmaintaining currency in programme environmental awarenessmaintaining a value for money approach for our customers whilst understand business goals and objectivesCompetencies:Analytical skillsBusiness financial acumenCommunicationCross functional partnershipCustomer relationship managementDecision makingNegotiationProblem solvingPreferred qualifications and experience:Excellent customer relationship managementLeadership experience - complex projects and/or teamsWCC (formerly IACCM) qualification and/or experience in associated roleKnowledge and skilled in defence contracting and terms & conditions drafting interpretation and negotiatingStrong understanding of Single Source Contract RegulationsExperience in or knowledge of bidding in competitionNegotiation skillsFirst-time qualityFast and effective responsiveness in a multifaceted complex environmentDemonstrable experience working in a matrix organisationAbility to handle a diverse fast-paced high workloadAble to work under supervision and independentlyExperience in identifying and implementing improvement initiativesEffective at finding opportunities and risks and to manage them to create enhanced value for the organisationA positive work attitude and team building approachAdaptable able to cope with changing requirements and multiple priorities and can remain effective in difficult timesWorking experience 7 years within multinational global company environment and UK defence expertise are desirableEmployer 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.Location: Bristol UK. Hyrbrid working 3 days in office per week.Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.This position is subject to contract.Language Requirements:Not ApplicableEducation:Not ApplicableRelocation:Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Security Clearance:This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.Visa Sponsorship:Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award ProgramThe position is contingent upon program awardShift:Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Forecasting,Hyperion,Cost Management,Construction Estimating,QlikView,Bus Driving,Analysis Skills,HubSpot,Salesforce,Market Research,negotiation,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1