Commercial Manager

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An exciting opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) as a Commercial Manager. This role is full-time based in Bristol.

This is role within the BDUK Fixed Wing Commercial Team, reporting to the Fixed Wing Head of Commercial. The Fixed Wing business comprises of projects focused on sustainment and support to the P-8, E-7 and C-17 aircraft with ongoing growth activities and long-term contracted programmes.

About the role:

This is a mid-level, non-line management role within the team. Principal responsibilities of the role include:-

• Lead and participate in moderate complexity proposal development, negotiation, and execution of contractual agreements, including contract changes and amendments, with appropriate signature authority.

• Draft, review, interpret, and administer terms and conditions (ranging from simple to moderately complex) and other legally binding agreements.

• Support and lead internal coordination across functional areas (programme, finance, legal) to deliver commercial solutions aligned with strategic goals.

• Anticipate, interpret, and mitigate commercial risks; summarise contractual issues and propose creative, risk-aware solutions.

• Maintain effective commercial governance, ensuring compliance with Boeing Defence UK and corporate policies, applicable laws, and regulations.

• Lead or support development and review of Statements of Work.

• Administer contracts and authorise company work in line with contractual requirements and corporate policy.

• Understand and apply value-for-money principles in support of customer needs while delivering against business objectives.

• processes internally with the Commercial Team as well as other programmes or functions

Across our portfolios you’ll find energetic and motivated integrated and international teams working together to deliver to our primary customer, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). Our predominant business is within Single Source Contract Regulations, so strong understanding and the ability to learn and apply these into the ways that we work is vital, as is the ability to develop effective, positive relationships with customers and stakeholders alike. The Commercial function delivers value-adding business partnering in all phases of the contract lifecycle.

In this position you will play an integral role to support the portfolio and will have the opportunity to work with and support colleagues across our teams as we support a wide variety of responsibilities in a dynamic environment. You can expect assignments requiring typical contract management execution duties, providing commercial support and exercising business judgment in optimising our delivery of the contract and working closely with our customer; leading and supporting contract change and amendment proposals of varying sizes and complexity to our customers and into other parts of the Boeing enterprise as part of intercompany arrangements; you may be asked to participate in and support other strategic imperatives of the overall business as we pursue growth opportunities within and outside of our existing portfolio.

As a mid-level member of the team you will be expected to work with autonomy and minimal supervision, albeit as part of both the Commercial team and your Programme / Proposal teams. You’ll be expected to deliver continuous improvement that impacts the wider functions and business and you’ll be relied upon to develop and demonstrate a wide range of Commercial skills and assume positions of authority on commercial topics to provide benefit to your peers.

In addition the following are key expectations of the Commercial Manager in fulfilling the role:-

• responsibility for all commercial artefacts, tasks and obligations within your scope of the contract / proposal

• be curious, seek to understand the programme environment and interpret and anticipate risks and opportunities that extend beyond your specific work scope

• proactively anticipates risks and issues and raises awareness and help needed early

• demonstrates consistently high levels of quality in products and high levels of standards in application of commercial administrative duties

• understand and apply value for money approaches for our customers whilst understanding business goals and objectives

Competencies:

• Analytical skills

• Business financial acumen

• Communication

• Cross functional partnership

• Customer relationship management

• Decision making

• First Time Quality

• Knowledge and skilled in defence contracting and terms & conditions – drafting, interpretation and negotiating

• Understanding of Single Source Contract Regulations

• Negotiation

• Problem solving

• Understanding of Single Source Contract Regulations

• Fast and effective responsiveness in a multifaceted, complex environment

• Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation

• Ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced, high workload

• Able to work under supervision and independently

• Experience in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives

• Effective at finding opportunities and risks and to manage them to create enhanced value for the organisation

• A positive work attitude and team building approach

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which UK residency is required.

Location: Bristol, UK. Hyrbrid working, 3 days in office per week.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

This position is subject to contract.

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