A supplier of sophisticated communications systems are recruiting a Commercial Officer. Applicants need; commercial, contracts or legal experience, ideally within a defence, aerospace or related environment.

The Commercial Officer will join a large and supportive, multi-disciplined commercial team. Working closely with commercial and procurement colleagues, the Commercial Officer will help ensure contractually sound agreements are negotiated with customers and suppliers.

Specific duties of the Commercial Officer include:

Provider support and advice on industry, and business specific commercial mattersSupport commercial input into bids and proposals to develop risk/reward balanceSupport contract negotiations with customers and key suppliersProvide contract management support and adviceIdentify and report key obligations, liabilities and risks to the businessDevelop long term relationships with; customers, suppliers and stakeholdersMaintain contract database, customer and supplier records

Commercial Officer Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Experience working with contracts, commercial, sales, procurement, or legal agreementsCommercial acumen and an understanding of; bids, tenders, proposals, negotiations and contract managementDegree, or college educationExperience in industry; defence is preferred but applicants from all sectors welcomed