Contracts Officer

Morson Talent are currently recruiting for Contracts Officer to work on the behalf of our aerospace client based in Yeovil.
The role will see the successful candidate undertake contract management comprising the administration of contracts and support of proposal activity within defined limits, under appropriate guidance, to ensure such are discharged to achieve business objectives in accordance with contractual provisions and company policy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

For nominated opportunities, contracts and agreements and with the support of senior team members, to facilitate the achievement of both the company’s and Customer’s contractual objectives in line with company policy:

• Draft and prepare internal approvals, contracts and other agreements
• Support the provision of customer proposals and contract amendments
• Execute all commercial aspects of the contract
• Monitor and report the progress of key contract obligations, including contract deliverables and cash
• Proactively resolve contract issues and provide contract advice to internal functions
• Contribute to the identification and resolution of contract risks and opportunities and business improvement/transformation initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external Customers that enable effective working
• You are responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with managers, supervisors and others to enable the company to meet its statutory obligations for health, safety and environment
• Specific responsibilities for Employees are detailed within HSEMSM, Section 8.7

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Competent in understanding and interpreting contracts with a working knowledge of key contract terms (including price and payment)
• Have an understanding of the costing and pricing processes and mechanisms and be able to formulate prices for proposals within a delegated authority
• Have verbal and written communication skills appropriate for role, with clear capability to construct and communicate information concisely and effectively
• Have a working knowledge of typical business tools including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP
• Be capable of developing, recommending and implementing solutions to role related problems
• Be capable of managing and prioritising work in a hybrid working environment
• Be capable of identifying and implementing business improvement/transformation initiatives
• Be educated to degree standard in an appropriate subject with demonstrable commercial aptitude based on previous experience or a person with demonstrable basic commercial aptitude based on previous experience in a business environment.
• Be capable of recognising and developing key company competencies and behaviours including:
o Inquisitive Commercial focus
o Customer satisfaction focus
o Flawless execution
o Business integrity
o A sense of urgency
o Innovation

Ongoing Contract

If this is a position of interest and you have the required experience, then please call Lisa Nardiello on (phone number removed) for further information