Senior Commercial Officer
Bedford | Permanent | Competitive package
Join a world-class UK research and development facility at the forefront of aerospace and advanced engineering. From testing next-generation aircraft designs to delivering precision engineering solutions, this organisation partners with global industry leaders to push the boundaries of technology.
As Senior Commercial Officer, you'll be a key player in securing and managing high-value projects - translating complex technical solutions into commercially robust propositions and negotiating agreements that protect the business and deliver value.
In this role, you will:
* Partner with bid managers to shape winning proposals for high-profile programmes
* Lead pricing activities, risk/benefit assessments, and governance reviews
* Negotiate and finalise contracts with customers and suppliers
* Provide clear commercial guidance to project teams throughout delivery
* Prepare concise, high-quality reports for senior stakeholders
You'll bring:
1. Proven experience in commercial/contracts roles within a technical or engineering environment
2. Strong negotiation skills and stakeholder management capability
3. Analytical thinking with excellent written and verbal communication
4. A collabora...