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Form of workTHE OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking to commence or continue your commercial experience in the Aerospace and Defence Sector who are at the forefront of technology?Are you looking for a new challenge to take on a junior role within a team with the opportunity to develop your commercial skill set and career further?
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of the Commercial team at Leonardo, within Electronic Warfare which is a major growth area with ambitious targets over the short to medium term.
Leonardo are looking for a Commercial Officer to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment for the S&PT sector within its Electronic Warfare (EW) division. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial S&PT, the role interfaces with a variety of domestic and International customers and works in support of integrated project teams (IPTs).
The successful candidate will have some grounding in a commercial environment and have experience working within a fast-paced and challenging environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take their first major step up in Commercial experience with clear development and career opportunities that this will provide.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A COMMERCIAL OFFICER
• Act as the Commercial POC for lower level/value contracts in support of the IDAS IPT. This will include Business winning, bidding and Contract Management activities
• Act as the Commercial POC lower level/value contracts with the Leonardo Helicopters Division in support of the Sensors IPT. This will include Business winning, bidding and Contract Management activities
• Other Ad-hoc Bidding and Contract Management support to Sensors IPT
• Other Ad-Hoc Bidding and Contract Management support to Spiral Development in support of the IDAS IPT
• Debtor lead for Leonardo companies ensuring payment position is clear and necessary action taken to ensure cash position
• Support to commercial IPT leads on additional bidding/CM or Stock Order activity as directed
• Support to residual EW&C Framework Contract Management
• Owner of the Secure drives NMH Drives including
• Maintain the 14 individual NMH drives
• Provide individuals with access to the relevant drives
• Ensure all individuals involved in NMH receive fairness and
• ethics brief
• Support Contracts Manager on NMH activity as directed
• Collate the monthly Commercial Issues Report inputs from the S&PT Commercial team, and submit final version to Commercial VP.
• Support the Commercial team in processing Customer Purchase Orders by generating CAR Packs and E-CAR Forms as well as, creating new sales orders on SAP.
• Generate pricing and support the collation of Review packs as appropriate for pricing approval.
• Commercial POC for drafting/managing of Non-Disclosure Agreements and other standard agreements as directed by Commercial leads
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues, customers and Partners to deliver the value to the company.
• Work as an integral member of the Integrated Project Teams to support the winning of new business and the management and delivery of current contracts.
• Managing own workload, highlighting areas of conflict or priority and effectively managing stakeholder and customer expectations.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
• Comfortable preparing and providing briefs to more senior staff
• Flexible mind set and adaptable approach.
• Extremely skilled at managing a variety of tasks across a portfolio, adeptly prioritising and communicating effectively with key stakeholders and customers.
• General understanding of business finance, profit and loss, margin and mark up, escalation, foreign exchange
• General understanding of export legislation, import taxes and duties
• High level of understanding of contract law and its application.
• Ability to build effective and strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues, customers and suppliers
• Microsoft Office knowledge and application of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Possess excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation skills.
• Proactive, tenacious, results driven
• Desire to learn and improve self (including using the Corporate World Commerce & Contracting membership for self-development).
• Willingness to travel in the UK to customers sites with possible overseas travel
It would be nice if you had:
• Commercial and/or defence contracting experience
• A general understanding of Leonardo markets, products, customers and suppliers
• Ability to promote a culture of best practice and sharing of knowledge within the function and across the wider business
• A strong familiarity with SAP and its functionality
Security Clearance
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Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
- Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
- Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us
Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
