Commercial Officer

Commercial Officer

Glasgow/Hybrid

Brief

Commercial Officer (Contracts Management) will perform contracts management functions across the spectrum of actions associated with providing supplies and services, from capture through proposal, contract award, and all phases of contract administration.

This vital role will be providing business advice and guidance whilst coordinating with other functions to effectively manage a breadth of responsibilities, including contract solicitations / capture, negotiations, and contract terms, including fulfillment of related obligations. Ensure contractual compliance with all laws and regulations, and adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions. Lead and support audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance. Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Commercial Officer will include:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the different types of commercial/contract models and how to use them.
• Ensures Terms and Conditions compliance and define all risks and create and implement solutions to problems and issues as they arise.
• Independently identify, define and implement contract revisions and improvements in accordance with normal procedures.
• Liaison with internally, with customers and suppliers in support of above and provide guidance and advise relevant to assigned agreements.
• Organise and maintain contract files
• Ensure timeliness of all contract actions and contract close out.
• Keep internal and external stakeholders appraised of current issues and their mitigation/resolution.
• Responsible for ensuring flow down of prime contract commercial requirements to suppliers.

What experience you need to be the successful Commercial Officer :

• Experience as a Commercial Officer or similar Contracts Management role
• Contracts Management for Major Projects / Programmes / Complex Contracts
• Knowledge of the different types of commercial / contract models and how to use them
• Ensures Terms and Conditions compliance and define all risks and create and implement solutions
• Independently identify, define and implement contract revisions and improvements
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong analytical, report writing and organisational skills
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at varying seniority levels
• SC clearance or ability to achieve is required for this role

Desirable

• MOD Contracts Management
• Operating in a Business Development role (supporting Capture Management / Bids)

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Officer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

If you are interested in applying for this Commercial Officer position you must eligible for UK security clearance up to SC level.

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