Key role in driving the implementation of commercial policies and practices.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in commercial and/or procurement, preferably in defence or engineering organisations.
This is a strategic commercial position that involves managing significant commercial issues and leading commercial negotiations. It requires a high degree of organisational and analytical skill, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting to the WAMA Alliance Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial guidance for our Maritime Sustainment Program and Commercial Ship Repair business.
Responsibilities include:
* Managing commercial obligations of Maritime Sustainment and Commercial Ship Repair projects
* Providing guidance/direction to the program on compliance with contract, Australian government and foreign government requirements for the management of intellectual property, confidential information, controlled technology and classified information and data
* Managing and fostering engaging relationships with internal/external customers and cross business/functional requirements
* Managing and leading commercial inputs to phase reviews, bid approval reviews and contract status reviews
* Identifying and managing commercial risks and liabilities, developing cost-effective means of managing those risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures
* Preparing negotiating strategies and leading negotiating teams on commercial issues
* Preparing and delivering commercial management plans for the program
* Driving BAE Systems' commercial policies and practices, including the assurance of adherence to functional governance requirements
* Overseeing preparation of Australian Industry Capability Plan and reporting
* Ensuring compliance with Export Control requirements
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to programs of national significance while growing your skills.
As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have:
* Demonstrated experience in commercial and/or procurement, preferably in defence or engineering organisations
* Organised professional with sound commercial acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders while maintaining key relationships
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skill with the ability to motivate the team across number of business areas to shape and implement business requirements
* Strong communicator and negotiator with the ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements
A degree qualification in law, project management, commerce or business is desirable but not essential.
Clearances: As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
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