Commercial Advisor
4 months ago
Perform purposeful work of national significance
- Perfect opportunity to join the Defence industry
- Enjoy interesting work, variety, development and flexibility within a strong team culture
At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the most impressive careers.
We currently have a rewarding opportunity to join us as a Commercial Advisor within our Maritime Sustainment line of business. You will be supporting our Commercial Function working on an exciting project where you will have the opportunity to learn more and grow your career. You will also be working with a great team and have access to aour flexibility options. This role will be based out of our Garden Island Sydney site.
What this opportunity will mean for you?
- Performing purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment enabling you to thrive
- World class career opportunities, as our biggest project is YOU Your success is our success
- Accessibility to flexible working arrangements that will provide you with balance and a lifestyle that fosters wellbeing
- Access to our competitive employee benefits program that are designed to better support you: Employee Benefits
- Being part of a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive and takes pride in their company values
**Your new role**:
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for supporting with commercial activities and services to meet business needs of the Project team.
More specifically, you will
- Review, draft, negotiate and finalise contracts and commercial agreements and support with complex contracts
- Manage commercial contracts and the commercial elements of the Life Cycle Management and Request for Bid Approval process within own possession
- Adopt clear understandings with suppliers of both technical and commercial issues to ensure that business arrangements minimise risk. Propose and review complex terms and conditions to ensure that BAE Systems Australia Business interests are protected
- Support Procurement and Supply Chain colleagues in the preparation of sub-contract terms and conditions as required
- Manage the implementation of procedures and controls within the specified area to ensure compliance with commercial policies
- Work with internal and external legal advisors to ensure all contracts have the necessary legal input/governance, as required
- Contribute to the preparation and presentation of major Life Cycle Management reviews and Request for Bid Approval process, ensuring the necessary approvals are obtained within the governance of the operational framework
- Support the Commercial Manager and other members of the team
- Understand the financial and pricing requirements of commercial contracts
- Focus on developing and maintaining customer relationships both internally and externally
- Commitment to meet deadlines and targets
- Responsive to the needs and wants of the customer by understanding their requirements, through researched understanding, open discussion and candid clarification questions, influence where required
- Maintain Commercial Management Plans
About you
**As an applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:
- Current NV1 Government Security Clearance (very desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in commercial or legal administration function
- Excellent attention to details with organization skills, together with a high degree of motivation, initiative and enthusiasm.
- Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under your own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
- A curious mind-set and ability to integrate and extract information
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels and from a range of disciplines
- An ability to work as part of a team or independently with little supervision and guidance and using their own experience, judgement and initiative
- Good IT skills
- Relevant expertise or experience of commercial activities and responsibilities
- An ability to prioritise workload and deliver in a timely manner and lean in as required
- An ability to produce accurate work with attention to detail
- A good level of BAE Systems Australia business acumen
- An excellent understanding of commercial policy, principles and processes
- A good understanding of how the commercial function integrates with other functions
- An ability to provide commercial solutions
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations
We believe in hiring for potential so if this role resonates with you, but you don't meet all the required criteria, we would still love to hear from you
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
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