Commercial Officer

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

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.

Qualifications

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

The candidate is expected to be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience for the role.

Skills & Knowledge

The 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 Factors

This 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 - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Hybrid Working