Senior Commercial Executive
// Role Summary
Lead the Commercial UK function as the focal point for all commercial and contractual matters, providing strong leadership and strategic direction for MBDA UK.
// Key Responsibilities
- Act as the commercial authority for assigned projects and lead interactions with customers on complex issues.
- Develop and mentor commercial teams, promoting professional standards and enhancing MBDA's capability.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and contractual obligations, including specific regulations like Defcons and IP.
- Provide authorization for bid submissions, contract signatures, and functional activities within delegated authority.
- Safeguard MBDA's commercial interests throughout all contract phases and develop strategies for dispute resolution.
- Requires frequent travel between Bristol and Stevenage sites.
// Role Specification
About the Role:
This is a critical opportunity to act as the focal point for MBDA UK, overseeing all commercial and contractual matters. You will provide strong leadership for the Commercial UK function, serving as the commercial authority for assigned projects. A key focus will be on developing people and supporting the commercial skill set within the team, promoting professional standards to ensure MBDA's commercial capability.
You will lead commercial interactions with customers on complex commercial issues, mindful of the strategic impact and with the overall aim of high-performing delivery. This role involves providing authorization (within delegated authority) for bid submissions, contract signature, and functional activities, as well as ensuring compliance and appropriate application of company policies and standards.
Furthermore, you will provide advice and guidance on complex terms and conditions, ensuring that those with a business impact are fully understood. In conjunction with the Head of Commercial and VP Commercial, you will ensure MBDA's Commercial interests are safeguarded during all phases of contracts. You will also devise appropriate strategies for the resolution of contractual disputes and maximization of opportunities.
It is essential that assigned Project Teams and direct reports understand the requirements accepted by MBDA UK in UK contract terms, particularly in relation to Single Source Pricing Regulations, Defcons, Intellectual Property, Cyber Security, non-standard terms (e.g., liabilities and indemnities), and commercial risk.
Please note: Whilst this role can be based in Bristol, due to the nature of the role it will require frequent travel to MBDA's Stevenage site.
What we offer:
- Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 35.5% of base salary.
- Car Allowance: £575 Per Month.
- Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
- Flexible Working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced Parental Leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more.
- Private Medical Insurance: Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company-funded Private Medical Insurance benefit.