Assistant Commercial Manager

Assistant Commercial Manager

6 Month Contract

Broad Oak Based (Hybrid)

38.42 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Broad Oak. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week in Broad Oak.

What you'll be doing:
* Supporting the Commercial team on strategic important bids and campaigns.
* Acting in a customer facing role, building enduring relationships and drafting teaming arrangements.
* Actively participating in Bid Teams to prepare Bid and Contract materials including the preparation and presentation of commercial bid reviews, ensuring the necessary approvals are obtained within governance of the Operational Framework
* Working closely with a portfolio of project teams as well as business development and our customers to ensure smooth running of the existing contracts and the development of new business opportunities
* Responsibility for providing the commercial strategy on issues such as contract development, pricing strategies, governance compliance, customer negotiation, commercial risk and delivering margin growth opportunities
* Reviewing and obtaining authorisation to agree contract terms and conditions including engagement with central functions to address specific compliance issues (Legal, IP, Tax etc.)
* Leading the negotiation of proposals, of varying complexity, with customers ensuring this results in acceptable business agreements and contracts that align with business objectives
* Closely working with Supply Chain team to ensure proper flow down of contractual obligations
* Establishing excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders

Your skills and experiences:
* 4 years plus commercial experience, ideally in UK defence environment
* Suitable related experience working within a highly collaborative team environment
* High degree of customer focus and a commitment to meet deadlines and targets
* Broad professional knowledge of Commercial principles, techniques and practices and application and understanding of the Commercial role in organisations
* Good understanding of contract terms, contractual and legal frameworks with the ability to identify key contractual risks

Desirable:
* Previous experience working in a commercial function
* People management experience
* In depth professional knowledge of Commercial principles, techniques and practices with an understanding of how Commercial roles fit into an organisation as a whole
* Knowledge of the defence sector with an awareness of international competitors and partners
What we are looking for in you:
* An ability to both take and inspire accountability to deliver results
* Motivated individual with a desire to learn & contribute
* Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
* A problem-solving attitude and the ability to balance differing priorities
* Good attention to detail
* An ability to work both independently, using your initiative to influence stakeholders, and as part of a team
* The ability to balance the demands of the customer with the needs of the business.

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.