Senior Commercial Manager
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
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 Commercial Team, reporting to the Fixed Wing Head of Commercial. The Fixed Wing business comprises of projects focused on 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: -
1. reviewing, interpreting and drafting terms and conditions including those that are highly complex
2. comprehensive contract management duties – both routine and dealing with all arising programme ‘problems’ and seeking to resolve / mitigate
3. developing and reviewing statements of work
4. leading and participating in contract change and contract tasking proposal development, negotiation and award activities
5. developing and supporting cost estimates and the determination of profit or earnings objectives
6. performing and approving risk assessments to balance risks and opportunities
7. reviewing and approving proposals and other products developed by peers
8. reviewing and approving other agreements with outside parties
9. fully 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 / proposals
10. submit offers and contractually commit the company within permitted delegated authority
11. participating 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 functions
In addition, the following are key expectations of the Senior Commercial Manager in fulfilling the role: -
12. responsibility for all commercial artefacts, tasks and obligations
13. strategic thinking and applying a portfolio-wide evaluation of topics and problems to ensure interdependencies and cross-programme impacts are appropriately managed
14. proactively anticipates risks and issues and raises awareness and help needed early
15. demonstrates high levels of quality in products and high levels of standards in application of commercial administrative duties
16. maintaining currency in programme environmental awareness
17. maintaining a value for money approach for our customers whilst understanding business goals and objectives
Competencies:
18. Analytical skills
19. Business financial acumen
20. Communication
21. Cross functional partnership
22. Customer relationship management
23. Decision making
24. Negotiation
25. Problem solving
Preferred qualifications and experience:
26. Excellent customer relationship management
27. Leadership experience - complex projects and/or teams
28. WCC (formerly IACCM) qualification and/or experience in associated role
29. Knowledge and skilled in Defence contracting and terms & conditions – drafting, interpretation and negotiating
30. Strong understanding of Single Source Contract Regulations
31. Experience in or knowledge of bidding in competition
32. Negotiation skills
33. First-time quality
34. Fast and effective responsiveness in a multifaceted, complex environment
35. Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation
36. Ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced, high workload
37. Able to work under supervision and independently
38. Experience in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives
39. Effective at finding opportunities and risks and to manage them to create enhanced value for the organisation
40. A positive work attitude and team building approach
41. Adaptable, able to cope with changing requirements and multiple priorities and can remain effective in difficult times
42. Working experience 7+ years within multinational global company environment and UK defence expertise are desirable
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
43. Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
44. Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
45. Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
46. An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
47. Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
48. 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
49. Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
50. Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
51. Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
52. Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
53. 6x annual salary life insurance
54. Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
55. Access to Boeing’s 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.
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.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to acquire a UK Secret security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC).
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)