Job Description

　　At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

　　Boeing Defence United Kingdom is currently hiring a Senior Commercial Manager in the UK, based out of Bristol.

　　About the role:

　　Reporting to the Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Head of Commercial for Fixed Wing & Commercial Policy this is a technical commercial lead role leading a small team but without direct report management responsibilities. Particular areas of focus include; management of discharging contractual obligations, interpretation of contractual terms and positions, building and maintaining effective customer and stakeholder relationships, proactive risk and opportunity management, preparing and negotiating proposals for contract change and amendment proposals, managing intercompany arrangements, proactive participation in all required programme and customer meetings and providing effective governance to changes and proposals to ensure robust, protective and profitable outcomes, developing commercial solutions and processes for internal and customer-facing problems, designing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, strong awareness of and compliance with regulations, legislation and company policy, delivery of first time quality products.

　　Key Competencies:

　　Excellent customer relationship management

　　Depth of knowledge and skilled in defence contracting and terms & conditions - drafting, interpretation and negotiating

　　Negotiation skills

　　First-time quality

　　Fast and effective responsiveness in a dynamic, complex environment

　　Integrated business partnering with collaborators

　　Ability to manage a diverse, fast-paced, high workload

　　A high degree of independence combined with a positive work attitude and ethos for collaborative working

　　Creative commercial solution design and implementation

　　Attention to detail

　　Highly effective communication skills

　　Able to work in a matrix environment, using collaborative relationships to achieve goals

　　Eye for business and commercial awareness

　　Understanding and demonstrable application of Single Source Contract Regulations

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

　　Adaptable, able to cope with changing requirements and multiple priorities and can remain effective in difficult times

　　Confident in working a range of collaborators, of varying levels of seniority and field

　　Position Responsibilities:

　　This position isexpected to fulfil a variety of tasks and responsibilities typically associated with a Commercial technical role, including, but not limited to;

　　Exercises appropriate signature authority, leads, and participates in proposal development, negotiating and contracting for the sale and support of aerospace products, services, technologies, financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies.

　　Leads the presentation and development of complex business solutions to preserve and expand the business.

　　Represents the company in external negotiations with responsibility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customer counterparts

　　Authority to prepare, negotiate, implement, interpret and administer legally binding contractual agreements of a complex nature for The Boeing Company.

　　Leads coordination and partnership with other internal functional subject areas, acting as a trusted advisor, integrating business / finance / programme priorities to create solutions that balance business financial performance and customer relationship management

　　Summarizes complex contractual issues, and leads development of creative solutions and coordination of contractual risk mitigation.

　　Implements and maintains effective commercial governance to protect company interest and ensure fully aligned work approaches

　　Authorises company work and administers contracts and agreements in accordance with contractual requirements,

　　Interprets contract requirements, manages change and resolves conflict; intellectual property management

　　Provides guidance and acts a point of escalation for a team of commercial and junior commercial managers.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　IACCM / CIMA or MBA or significant experience in similar role.

　　What Boeing offers you ;

　　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

　　Diverse and inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

　　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 ongoing personal and career development

　　Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

　　Adoption and parental leave options

　　Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

　　Relocation:

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

　　Work Authorization:

　　This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization 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.

　　PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.

　　Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

　　Equal Opportunity Employer:

　　We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

　　We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.