Job Description
Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.Role Description:We are looking for a Commercial Manager to join us. Using your exceptional stakeholder management skills and strong business acumen, you will be working with the Commercial team within our Surface Ships line of business supporting the Hunter Class Frigates. Your contribution will ensure the best commercial outcomes for the Customer and the business whilst contributing to the support of the Australian Defence Forces.Core Duties:Support all contract activity including the drafting and negotiation of complex terms and conditions and associated agreements with customersDraft moderately complex contracts / agreements with little supervision Support to all Contract and Bid Status Reviews to justify, explain and clear ongoing commercial contract activitiesAccountable for day to day management of contracts within commercial area of relevant BAE Systems Australia businessesResponsible for all commercial aspects of business winningManage contract activities including negotiation of contract change and management of claimsResponsible for delivery of contract budgetsEnsure that the business's financial and commercial exposures are addressed through appropriate commercial contract frameworks such as export controls, finance, product safety (including insurance) and intellectual property rightsResponsible for delivery of commercial interface with Procurement/Supply Chain and flow down of commercial contract requirementsProvide support to all commercial agreements to support team activityResponsible for preparation and delivery of Commercial Management PlansSupport and develop junior members of the teamResponsible for preparation of negotiating strategies and lead negotiating teams
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Team orientation with a high level of written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders of all levels and from a range of disciplinesAn ability to lead or support moderately complex negotiationsAdept at building and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholdersAn ability to resolve complex problems that do not have routine solutionsAn ability to lead and guide a team and work independently with little supervision and guidance and using own experience, judgement and initiativeComputer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle is desirable
Experience
