Commercial Officer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Commercial Officer on an initial 12-month contract. As the Commercial Officer, you will be responsible for driving the successful execution of contracts associated with the Sale & customisation, retrofit, training, MRO and Support & Services for our civilian and military customers.

Role: Commercial Officer
Pay: 33.51 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Oxford
Contract: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week, 16month contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: DBS Required

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of "By the Hours" contracts, from kick-off to close-out, ensuring strict adherence to UK processes, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Lead the development and drafting of "By the Hours" service offers and contracts in collaboration with key internal and external suppliers.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for the Customer Support Manager or Sales Manager, leading the negotiation and execution of contract amendments and change orders associated with the "By the Hours"
• Proactively monitor contractual terms and performance, preparing and managing the pricing renewal process to ensure continued profitability.
• Monitor aircraft flying rates to ensure the timely and accurate consolidation of customer invoices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meticulously update and validate the business case in response to contract changes.
• Report on contractual performance to the Leadership Team, providing clear and concise analysis of key metrics such as schedule, profit, and risk.
• Develop and maintain a By the Hour contract register to ensure timely monitoring of contract renewal.
• Reporting on contractual performance to the Leadership Team, providing clear and concise analysis on key metrics such as schedule, profit, and risk.
• Reporting on contractual performance to the Leadership Team, providing clear and concise analysis on key metrics such as schedule, profit, and risk.
• Manage and support customer requests for contract changes, including potential buy-ins or buy-outs.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meticulously update and validate the business case in response to contract changes.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive PBH contract register to ensure timely monitoring and renewal.

Essential Skills& Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a commercial, contract management, or a related business role, demonstrating strong commercial acumen.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting contract negotiations. You must be adept at financial analysis, business case development, and managing contract profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and build robust relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised with a meticulous attention to detail. You must have the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and prioritise effectively to meet business deadlines.
• Excellent MS Office capabilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GSuite (GSheet, GDocs, and related application)
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and a flexible approach, with a talent for identifying commercial risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Occasional to travel in the UK, France and Germany

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.

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