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Senior Commercial Officer

AT Eaton
Eaton

Senior Commercial Officer

Ferndown, United Kingdom

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

What you'll do:

  • Support to business win process through arranging quotations and support negotiation of contracts & agreements within area of responsibility
  • Identify commercial risks and mitigations
  • Compliance with Contract Policy
  • Implementation of Group policies & procedures which relate to Commercial, Contracts & Legal function
  • Contract review, acceptance & order acknowledgement
  • Contract administration & Point of Contact for customer enquiries
  • Support the creation of flow down terms & conditions for Operations & Supplier Management
  • Develop relationships with internal and external customers
  • Management of customer claims
  • Create contract summaries for management
  • Preparation of inputs and support to Tender Vets and Life Cycle Management Reviews
  • Advise on bid approval escalations to BU/Sector/EDC & Board as appropriate
  • Manage the engagement of intermediaries in compliance with the Distributor/ Reseller Engagement Policy and Advisor Engagement Policy
  • Conduct periodic Health Checks on intermediaries
  • Change management
  • Co-operate with management to meet the employer's legal duties and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions

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Qualifications:

  • Degree or equivalent experience in law/business.

Skills:

  • Broad contract law knowledge.
  • IT literate.
  • Experience of managing and advising on commercial and business risk.
  • Combines experience, intuition and strategic thinking to make considered judgements about the overall impact on the business and people, including potential threats
  • International commercial awareness highly desirable.
  • Experience in a defence contracting environment would be an advantage.
  • UK MoD & US DoD contracts knowledge would be an advantage.
  • Influence & Communication, written and verbal
  • Initiative & Drive
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Managing Time & Priorities
  • Problem Solving & Creativity
  • Working in Teams
  • Customer Orientation
  • Capability to operate at, and communicate to, the senior level of the BU and Sector (as required)
  • Further competencies will be provided via the competency matrix, and linked to the relevant job level.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Wimborne Minster, Wimborne BH21, UK
Job ID: Eaton-30232Wimborne
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)