Commercial Officer
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as a Commercial Officer, shaping new product strategies and commercial models for defence, aerospace, and security solutions. This role offers hybrid working and a structured development program to foster your growth.
// Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Business Development and Integrated Delivery teams.
- Contribute to contract preparation, negotiation, and bid activity.
- Analyse contractual documentation and interpret financial data.
- Support Procurement and Supply Chain teams with sub-contract terms.
- Build a professional network and develop skills through a commercial program.
- Hybrid working arrangements available.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Join BAE Systems and be part of a team that pioneers progress and protects what matters most. In this dynamic Commercial Officer role, you will work collaboratively with Business Development and Integrated Delivery teams to help shape new product strategies and commercial models, supporting routes to contract. This cross-functional position will allow you to contribute to contract preparation, negotiation, drafting, and bid activity, gaining valuable insight across a wide range of business areas and customers.
This role offers variety, challenge, and teamwork, providing an excellent opportunity to build a strong professional network while developing your skills through a structured commercial development programme. This program is designed to support your growth and success within a global, inclusive organisation.
Core Duties
- Reviewing and analysing contractual documentation, such as Terms and Conditions and NDAs, and communicating terms to stakeholders.
- Collaborating with Integrated Delivery Teams (IDTs) to shape responses for new opportunities and evolving customer requirements.
- Interpreting financial data and understanding basic pricing models to support commercial decision-making.
- Assisting Procurement and Supply Chain teams in preparing sub-contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with head contract flow-downs.
- Supporting the Commercial Manager and Senior Commercial Manager in navigating and contributing to effective contract negotiations.
Who You Are
- Possess a degree-level education or equivalent experience in a commercial role or customer-focused sector (e.g., defence).
- An excellent communicator, able to interpret requirements and support clear, inclusive negotiation with customers and stakeholders.
- Experienced in working in customer or client-focused environments, with a proven ability to build positive, collaborative relationships.
- Have an awareness of the commercial function and how it connects with wider business operations and objectives.
The Commercial Export Team
Step into a fast-paced, customer-facing commercial role supporting international, B2B, and UK MOD contracts for munitions products and services. Join a high-visibility, growing team, collaborating closely with Business Development, working across multiple business lines, and building a strong network with diverse stakeholders across global teams.
Location and Working Arrangements
This role is based in Glascoed and requires attendance 2-3 times a week. BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and prospective candidates are encouraged to discuss specific options with their recruiter.
Security Requirements
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may impact eligibility based on factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held, and place of birth. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may also be required, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.