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Commercial Manager

Employer
Airbus
Location
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
24 Aug 2024
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Specialist Area
Category management
Job Level
Manager
Sector
Aviation
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
CIPS Membership
Non CIPS member
Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Site (Typically 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
  • Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
  • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / pilates
  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Our Commercial and Contracts team is empowered to bring the customer expectations and the internal company requirements into a commercial strategy. We identify and manage the commercial risks from the pre-bid phase up to project closure; as well as acting as focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into our network and setting best in class standards.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
  • Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity
  • Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions
  • Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts
  • Reviewing and Leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements
  • Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed
  • Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms
  • Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance
  • Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts
ABOUT YOU
  • Demonstrated experience within the commercial field
  • Experience working with the UK MOD on a range of proposals and contracts
  • Knowledge of Single Source Regulations and contracting in accordance with the Defence Reform Act
  • Experience in a customer facing role
  • Experience in a competitive bid situation
  • Proven negotiation and contract management skills
  • Understands the principles of project management, risk management and finance
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

#LI-WG1

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts

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