Commercial Estimating Group Leader

Job Title:Commercial Estimating Group Leader

Location: Warton - on site

Salary: £54,793+ dependent on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Understanding business requirements and developing appropriate Cost Analysis and Costing / Pricing Strategies and Plans to meet these requirements this will include:
  • Analysis historical cost, programme and technical data at BAES and within its Supply Chain
  • Coordinating the generation of new cost estimates and costing/pricing models to inform he business
  • Identifying and developing cost reduction opportunities within the Supply Chain to assist with cost challenges
• "What if" and "should cost" scenario modelling using a range of techniques and toolsets including raw engineering data
• Coordinating of cost and pricing activities across the business to ensure all aspects of the programme and associated risks are fully costed and considered
• Leading/supporting supplier price negotiations and customer audits

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Currently operating within or has relevant operational/business experience in cost analysis, planning, forecasting or business modelling/analysis
• An appreciation of the activities carried out within BAES and our supply chain to help make informed decisions when estimating or analysing costings
• Advanced MS Excel skills to be utilised in modelling and analysis with an analytical mind set and investigative approach with excellent numeracy skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate and influence management information effectively in a clear and succinct manner

Desirable:

• Have experience in the use of data analysis / visualisation tools e.g., POWER BI, TABLEAU
• Ideally educated to a degree standard e.g. Maths, Statistics, Business, Engineering

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The AIR Commercial Estimating/Cost Analyst Team:

The Commercial Estimating teams are primarily responsible for the generation of all costs estimates and associated priced proposals in pursuit of new business opportunities. They also perform detailed data analysis of both Supplier and internal costs. Additionally, they are also involved in supporting the generation of cost estimates for business planning purposes such as IBP, Estimates at Completion (EAC's) and trade off studies etc.

The opportunities will allow individuals to experience how Commercial Estimating plays a fundamental role in securing future prospects and managing existing business.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 28th June 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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