Commercial Officer

Job title:

Commercial Officer

Company

Leonardo

Job description

Job Description:The Commercial function of Leonardo UK Ltd in Edinburgh requires a Commercial Officer to provide commercial support to the Integrated Project Team (IPT) within one of the Business Sector. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting and developing customer (internal & external) relationships
• Day-to-day commercial management and administration of specific contracts
• Advice to IPT on commercial issues and risks
• Preparation of tender & proposal documentation for management review
• Attending contract meetings and negotiations with customers

This is a flexible role requiring the Commercial Officer to take responsibility for their own proposals and contracts.Skills, Qualifications & KnowledgeQualifications:The candidate is expected to be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience for the role.Skills & KnowledgeThe candidate is expected to possess the following:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Numerate
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work in teams and also be self-sufficient
• Professional, disciplined, persistent and proactive
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Key Responsibility Areas

• Maintaining key relationships with internal and external customers
• Maintenance of SAP Sales Order in line with customer requirements and instructions
• Understand general requirements of pricing including:
• Protection of exchange rate variation through foreign currency sold forward
• Protection of non-payment through Atradius cover in accordance with process and procedure
• Drafting of tender approval documentation including detailed pricing worksheets where required.
• Drafting of commercial proposal wording in line with approved tender position
• Producing Contract Summary deliverables for Phase Reviews including detailed pricing summary and contractual records requirements
• Reviewing Contracts and:
• understand the importance of ensuring that the company objectives are met
• highlight areas of concern
• understand the implications of clauses and seek legal advice where necessary
• Understand commercial risk
• Provide support to the wider commercial team

Intrinsic Job FactorsThis is mainly an office based role using display screen equipment.Working to tight deadlines either on a regular or ad hoc basis will be required.Occasional travel UK and abroad, with overnight stays may be required.Primary Location: GB – EdinburghContract Type:Hybrid Working:

Expected salary

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:28:46 GMT

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