MBDA
defence
SeniorCommercialOfficer
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“Senior Commercial Officer at MBDA. Skills: Business Winning, Contract Delivery, Negotiations. Being a key player in the winning of new work. Working across the full contract life cycle, supporting activities such as bidding, document reviews, generating pricing and proposals and supporting customer engagements”
What You'll Achieve.
contributing to the overall company business plan; making a real difference; Develop your ability to influence business decisions internally supporting the commercial strategy of the business; ensures MBDA meets its promises to our customers
Industry & Context.
Analysing and problem solving complex issues every day
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply, HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), 2-3 days per week on-site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Excellent organisational skills displaying great attention to detail, A confident communicator, both orally and in writing, Comfortable building effective working relationships, Adaptable and approachable, attention to detail, Analytical in approach, Determined to succeed
Nice to Have
Defence knowledge and/or knowledge of drafting, negotiating and agreeing contracts an advantage
What You'll Do.
Being a key player in the winning of new work
Working across the full contract life cycle
supporting activities such as bidding
generating pricing and proposals and supporting customer engagements
Being a vital part of the delivery chain that ensures MBDA meets its promises to our customers
Reviewing and writing documents such as contracts
document marking and agreeing appropriate acceptance criteria
Gaining acceptance and agreement on issues and amendments to ensure contractual compliance
Building/ maintaining relationships with new and existing customers
focusing on collaboration
Being the point of contact for your project(s) for any contractual information and agreements
Communicating with stakeholders at all levels
internally and externally
Representing the commercial team in progress/reviews and/or customer meetings
Analysing and problem solving complex issues every day
with the help of a multi-functional team where required
Day-to-day administration and maintenance of the company systems
Promotes best practice and functional excellence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicating with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally; Representing the commercial team in progress/reviews and/or customer meetings; Analysing and problem solving complex issues every day, with the help of a multi-functional team where required; Building/ maintaining relationships with new and existing customers, focusing on collaboration
Communication Scope
A confident communicator, both orally and in writing
Full Job Description
**You will have the opportunity to work within a business critical area, contributing to the overall company business plan and knowing that you are making a real difference.** **Salary** : Circa £37,000 depending on experience **Dynamic (hybrid) working** : _2-3_ days per week on-site due to workload classification **Security Clearance** : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. **What we can offer you:** * **Company bonus** : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) * **Pension** : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% * **Overtime:** opportunity for paid overtime * **Flexi Leave:** Up to 15 additional days * **Enhanced parental leave:** offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. * **Facilities** : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more… * **Training and Development** : Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities **The opportunity:** You will have the opportunity to work within the business critical area of commercial, contributing to the overall company business plan and knowing that you are making a real difference. Develop your ability to influence business decisions internally supporting the commercial strategy of the business. Meet and develop relationships with external customers and internal stakeholders. Working a varied role that makes every day a little bit different from the last! Join a valued team where your opinion counts, in a function that is committed to investing in its people and their dev
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