Commercial Officer
Saab
- Hawthorn, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Under the direction of the relevant Commercial Manager, undertake contractual administration of project to maximise commercial outcomes of the contract including escalation claims, extensions of time, variations, payment, instructions and export control matters
- Assist in the development of subcontracts and supplier agreements to support project and other company related business
- Assist Commercial Managers with negotiations with customers, subcontractors and suppliers relating to contractual issues, learning arrangements, licensing arrangements and confidentiality agreements to ensure commercial integrity
- Provide commercial advice to project and tender teams ensuring that key commercial, legal and contractual issues are dealt with in an effective and efficient manner
- Liaise with the Procurement team on flow-down commercial requirements for subcontracts and purchase orders
- As part of tender and proposals teams, take a proactive role in commercial and contractual matters including the preparation of Request for Tender, subcontracts, statements of compliances and other tender response documentation
- Tertiary Qualifications in relevant discipline (eg Law, Business or Commerce).
- Demonstrated experience in a commercial role and a good working knowledge of commercial and contractual administrative processes and techniques.
- A sound understanding of principles of contract law.
- Experience in a commercial environment including contract preparation, negotiation, administration and management of contractual relationships.
- Australian citizen or able to meet citizen eligibility requirements to comply with Defence Industry security requirements.
- Understanding of contractual requirements in engineering and/or Defence environment (desirable)
- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 13% Superannuation
- Free Income Protection Insurance
- Flexible working options
- Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners