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Introduction

This position sits within the BDUK Fixed Wing Commercial Team, specifically performing contract & business support and expertise to the UK E-7 programme. As the prime contractor BDUK delivers an integrated programme with our colleagues in business units in Australia and the USA. Reporting to the Fixed Wing Head of Commercial and E7 Senior Commercial Lead, this role will be primarily responsible for all execution duties for specific work-streams under the contract and required over and above proposal & negotiation activities whilst also potentially providing support to new business. This position is primarily based at our Bristol office with remote working when not required on site. We will do our utmost to develop you and to ensure that you progress within this supportive account team, and enjoy a full career with the Boeing Company. At Boeing we’re committed to rewarding excellence and fostering an inclusive environment where team members are seen, heard, valued, respected and fully engaged.

Particular area 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 over & above tasks, managing intercompany arrangements, proactive participation in all required programme and customer meetings.

Responsibilities

This position is expected 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, execute, interpret and administer legally binding contractual agreements of a complex nature for The Boeing Company.

Leads coordination and partnership with other internal functional disciplines, 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

Key Competencies

excellent customer relationship management

depth of knowledge and skilled in defence contracting and terms & conditions

negotiation skills

first-time quality

fast and effective responsiveness in a dynamic, competitive environment

integrated business partnering with stakeholders

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

a high degree of independence

creative commercial solution design and implementation

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

IACCM / CIMA or MBA or significant experience in similar role

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation 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.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.

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

Vaccination Requirements:

Boeing is implementing new requirements for employees to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or have an approved reasonable accommodation based on local legislation in several countries including U.S.-based employees. Please refer here for current vaccination and/or reasonable accommodation requirements, and timelines based on location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level

Individual Contributor

Contingent Upon Program Award

No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule

Full time