About us
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
Our Business
As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers.
With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development.
Role & Responsibilities
As a highly valued contracts and commercial officer you are expected to be a business enabler, supporting both the winning and subsequent delivery of a profitable business. Making our company one that our customers see as easy to contract with and work with through the delivery of their programmes. You will provide contractual and commercial governance and advice to the bid and project teams as the subject matter expert in your contracting area, support multiple contracts and provide flexibility as the business requires.
This hybrid role supports our operations in Glenrothes, Harlow and Livingston. Team members typically attend their home site at least three times per week.
Main Duties
Provide contractual and commercial support to the development of bids and proposals in response to quotations, invitation to negotiate, etc.
Support in the negotiation of new and existing contracts, via:
Facilitating NDAs
Support in the review of Contract Terms (i.e. DEFCONs, FARS, DFARS, etc)
Support client negotiations
Administrative support to all assigned programmes
Assist in the identification of commercial risk and report to functional partners.
Support in the resolution of all commercial issues promptly and effectively
Support in the management of the financial aspects of the contract, booking in our system of record, invoice production and submission, and ensuring Global trade (ITAR) compliance.
Develop innovative process methods and provide insight into supporting business decision making
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Ability in reviewing and drafting contractual documents
Able to exemplify commercial awareness and business practices
Awareness of commercial risk management
An ability to respond to tasks with tenacity and flexibility, whilst working cross functionally in a multi-disciplinary team
Strong communicator and relationship builder with both internal and external stakeholders
Positive, self-motivated and the ability to work independently.
A willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
Desirable:
Eligible to obtain security clearance (SC) beyond baseline personnel security standard (BPSS)
Basic programme management skill set - Risk Management/Programme Gating/ Metrics
Demonstrable record of problem solving and dispute resolution
Experience of working with international suppliers or customers
Experience of Financial Management
Awareness of Data Protection and other relevant commercial and contract legislation
Familiarity with business process management tools (SAP or similar) and the competitive bidding process
Commercial Officer (Commercial & Subcontracts) in Harlow employer: Raytheon Systems
Raytheon Systems in Glenrothes is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the aerospace-grade electronics sector. Employees benefit from a comprehensive contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowances, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a leading-edge environment dedicated to excellence and adherence to industry standards.
