| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | VARIOUS UK, Middlesex |
| Industry Sector | Defence |
| Start Date | asap |
| Salary/Rate | to £40,000 |
| Reference | 56067 |
| Date Advertised | 22-04-2008 - 17:11 |
Principal Commercial Officer is required for this leading defence & communications company to provide commercial/contracts support in the Sonar Systems Commercial Department in the management of quotations, orders and sales, from receipt of the enquiry through order acquisition, until receipt of the customer's payment.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.
Principal Commercial Officer is required for this leading defence & communications company to provide commercial/contracts support in the Sonar Systems Commercial Department in the management of quotations, orders and sales, from receipt of the enquiry through order acquisition, until receipt of the customer's payment.
The role will be based in Middlesex and is commutable from Reading, High Wycombe, Heathrow, Hemel Hempstead, Harrow, Watford and London.
Commercial Management
Experience required of commercially managing development and subsequent supply contracts with both UK MoD and overseas customers. Post Design Services (PDS), Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), installation and repair contracts are also involved with both UK and export customers.Responsibilities include being part of the team to bid and negotiate prime contracts, assisting with agreeing terms and conditions, submission of quotations, completion of statements of compliance. Good working knowledge of UK MoD or commercial terms and conditions, and Incoterms required.
Contract Management
Experience required of managing multiple contracts from receipt by the company through to final shipment and payment. Responsibilities include writing and negotiating contract and sub-contract amendments, ensuring company compliance with contractual terms and conditions, and order processing, raising sales invoices, organising shipments to both UK and export destinations.
Qualifications:
The Principal Commercial Officer will be educated to degree level or equivalent. Relevant experience acquired within a Commercial or Contracts Department required. Sales administration experience with both UK and export contracts required. Ability to communicate and work efficiently in a busy office environment. Working knowledge of Word 2000, Excel, and e-mail. Previous experience of working with MRP system.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Principal Commercial Officer will assist with commercially administering a number of Contracts with the UK MoD, other prime contracting companies, and both government and commercial organisations overseas including assisting with the submission of change proposals, attendance at QPMs and other meetings with customers, keeping the MRP system up to date invoicing, and shipping. Submitting quotations to various prospective customers both in the UK and overseas including, where applicable, completing appropriate statements of compliance. Liaison with other departments to ensure compliance with customer's enquiries. Liaison with customers to translate quotations in to orders
Assisting Project Managers to deliver projects in a cost effective manner. Attending meetings with customers and sub-contractors on an as required basis both in the UK and, possibly, overseas. Preparing regular management reports on the status of orders. Negotiating Non Disclosure Agreements using the divisional template. Assisting the Head of Commercial to develop the Commercial Departments processes to deliver a better service to the division.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.
| Recruiter: |
|---|
| John Prodger Recruitment Ltd |
| Contact Name: |
| Steve Pearce |
| Telephone: |
| 01727 818714 |
| Fax: |
| 01727 838272 |
