Commercial Officer

3 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Submarine Delivery Agency Full time

**Job description for Commercial Officer**

Are you ready to dive into an exciting opportunity with the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) in Bristol? Join our procurement and contract management teams and drive real-world impact in the UK’s submarine industrial base.

As a Commercial Officer, you’ll tackle high-profile contracts, collaborate with senior management, and have the opportunity to participate in work-streams across the whole organisation. Your focus will be on delivering maximum value with contract management activities, influencing commercial strategy, and navigating changes with finesse.

At the SDA, it’s our people that make us great. Embrace our inclusive culture, where diversity fuels innovation, and together, we’ll achieve the extraordinary. If you’re seeking a role where your work makes a difference, this is it.

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Ensuring all contracts adhere to procurement regulations and Government policy. Lead and/or assist in identification and collation of supplier data for SDA strategic and critical suppliers to inform supplier deep dives, supplier strategies and roadmaps
- Drafting Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ), Invitation To Tender (ITT) and contract documentation in accordance with MOD policy and legislation
- Negotiating terms and pricing, placing and managing contracts and contract amendments up to a maximum delegation of £2.5M in accordance with set guidelines and conditions outlined in the individual’s delegation letter and the MOD policy
- Leading or supporting negotiation and contract placement above level of delegation when required and highlight novel and contentious issues to Senior Commercial Officer (SCO) to ensure satisfactory resolution
- Communicating in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders including suppliers and Subject Matter Experts
- Contributing to wider Commercial functional and SDA initiatives as required

**Person specification**
- Previous experience of sourcing, delivering, and managing contracts
- The ability to manage staff where required, providing advice and support on development
- Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office or equivalent and ability to use IT systems and programmes
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply (CIPS) level 4/or equivalent within one year of appointment
- MOD Practitioner Level Accreditation Panel assessment when agreed by line management
- Leadership development and defence commercial professionalism courses to develop commercial skills and ensure on-going Continuing Professional Development

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following will be assessed at interview:

- Tender and Bid Process
- Contract Management
- Working together
- Communicating and Influencing

**Benefits**
- 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes

**Further Information**

**Closing date - Sunday 3rd March at 23:55pm**

**Salary**: £34,800.00-£37,400.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Avon, BS34 8JH

Reference ID: 1750


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