Commercial Officer

3 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom DE&S Full time
DE&S/SDA Commercial Officer

£32,500 – £35,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Filton

As a key member of our Commercial function, you will play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of defence procurement programmes with real-world impact. Our team of around 1,000 people works closely with the UK's armed forces to equip and support them in various operations, from peacekeeping to disaster relief and humanitarian aid projects.

You will have the opportunity to develop a clear career path with plenty of opportunities for progression, receive support from colleagues and mentors to develop your career, access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution. You will also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women's Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network – and many more. We recognize that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.

This is an excellent way to begin or continue your career in the Civil Service. There are a large number and a variety of roles available within both DE&S and SDA working on projects in support of the British Armed Forces. You will be supporting them in everything from disaster relief and reconstruction to peacekeeping and humanitarian aid projects.

The career path in our Commercial Function will enable you to develop the full range of commercial skills used in the organization. With the support of a dedicated Functional Development Officer; an experienced commercial mentor and a large network of experienced peers and colleagues. You will be actively encouraged to test and develop new skills in a variety of roles and projects.

In addition to full induction and on-the-job training, we actively encourage ongoing career development, including professional qualifications. We provide an array of training and other development opportunities to help our employees develop their skills and experience for a great career supporting the Armed Forces.

We also promote and support a range of flexible working patterns enabling colleagues to balance home and work responsibilities.

Due to the secure nature of these positions, some posts may require Developed Vetting and some will be reserved for sole UK nationals only.

Please note that some attendance to the stated site may be required for this position.

We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our CV guidance before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.

Responsibilities
  • Developing Invitation to Tender documentation, negotiating terms, pricing, and placing of contracts up to a maximum delegation of £2.5M in accordance with the Ministry of Defence policy
  • Supporting the development of new Procurement Strategies through analysis of the markets for Defence Equipment and 'learning from experience' with other teams in DE&S and using DE&S acquisition tools to advertise defence procurements to future suppliers
  • Lead and/or assist (depending on project value) in the portfolio management of Category A – D contracts ensuring contract obligations are met in line with the contract and business requirements.
  • Monitoring supplier performance management in accordance with Contract Management Plans
  • Contributing to wider Commercial function and business improvement activities
  • Communicating in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Manage staff where required, advising, coaching, and developing Commercial Assistants.
Requirements
  • Experience in sourcing and/or managing contracts
  • Good communication skills
  • Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and ability to use IT systems and programmes.
What's in it for you?

Our careers offer stability, training, progression – and much more. Discover more about what our organizations offer in the DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits and the SDA Benefits. Find out more about our pension schemes.

We're exploring future ways of working with a flexible and a family-friendly approach in mind. This means that successful candidates may be offered the option of hybrid working, combining working at home with working at their contractual location. Further information relevant to hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post, to find a balance that suits your needs and those of the organization. Please note that employees are responsible for meeting the cost of their travel to and from work when attending site.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a great place to work that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. To help us do this, we particularly encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, disabled people, and people from LGBT communities. By bringing together different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together.

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