Commercial Manager Job at Boeing (Gosport)

Commercial Manager

Boeing

Location:
United Kingdom , Gosport

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) as a Commercial Manager in the Vertical Lift business unit Commercial team. This role is full-time based in Gosport with hybrid working and occasional travel for Customer meetings. BDUK comprises 3 business units: Fixed Wing, Vertical Lift and Digital. Each business unit commercial team is led by a Head of Commercial who each report to the Commercial Director. Each business unit commercial team supports contracts within the given portfolio: the majority of which tend to comprise long-term contracts for support services to Boeing platforms operated by UK armed forces, information services and synthetic training services. The business growth comprises a mix of on-contract change and new business bids and proposals in line with company strategy. As a subsidiary of The Boeing Company much of our portfolio involves intercompany arrangements that support our contracts as well as providing support into other Boeing contracts with non-UK customers. Our UK contracts are predominantly Single Source Contracts, but not exclusively and we pursue new campaigns that involve competitive tendering.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and participate in moderate complexity proposal development, negotiation, and execution of contractual agreements, including contract changes and amendments, with appropriate signature authority
Draft, review, interpret, and administer terms and conditions (ranging from simple to moderately complex) and other legally binding agreements
Support and lead internal coordination across functional areas (programme, finance, legal) to deliver commercial solutions aligned with strategic goals
Anticipate, interpret, and mitigate commercial risks
summarise contractual issues and propose creative, risk-aware solutions
Maintain effective commercial governance, ensuring compliance with Boeing Defence UK and corporate policies, applicable laws, and regulations
Lead or support development and review of Statements of Work
Administer contracts and authorise company work in line with contractual requirements and corporate policy
Understand and apply value-for-money principles in support of customer needs while delivering against business objectives
responsibility for all commercial artefacts, tasks and obligations within your scope of the contract / proposal
be curious, seek to understand the programme environment and interpret and anticipate risks and opportunities that extend beyond your specific work scope
proactively anticipates risks and issues and raises awareness and help needed early
demonstrates consistently high levels of quality in products and high levels of standards in application of commercial administrative duties
understand and apply value for money approaches for our customers whilst understanding business goals and objectives

Requirements:

Analytical skills
Business financial acumen
Communication
Cross functional partnership
Customer relationship management
Decision making
First Time Quality
Knowledge and skilled in defence contracting and terms & conditions – drafting, interpretation and negotiating
Understanding of Single Source Contract Regulations
Negotiation
Problem solving
Fast and effective responsiveness in a multifaceted, complex environment
Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation
Ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced, high workload
Able to work under supervision and independently
Experience in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives
Effective at finding opportunities and risks and to manage them to create enhanced value for the organisation
A positive work attitude and team building approach
Adaptable, able to cope with changing requirements and multiple priorities and can remain effective in difficult times

Nice to have:

WCC (formerly IACCM) qualification and/or experience in associated role
Working experience 5+ years within multinational global company environment and UK defence expertise are desirable

What we offer:

Competitive base pay and incentive programs
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Resources and opportunities to grow your career
Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Expiration:
February 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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