- Working with the Project Manager, prepare, review, and negotiate contract change documentation, with the customer in support of the Project, in accordance with the approved Delegation of Authority.
- Prepare commercial letters, and other correspondence as required.
- Closely monitor any Purchaser Directions and other customer correspondence and actively manage timely response in line with the contract, supporting the Project Manager.
- Monitor contract performance to delivery schedules and other terms and conditions with project management.
- Escalate areas of concern or major contractual issues immediately to the VP Commercial.
- Ensure the appropriate and timely administration of the contract, in particular the change and payment processes and develop productive relationships with third-party stakeholders. Through reviews of business performance, pro-actively ensure that appropriate protective measures are taken should time or scope vary, or other deviations from agreed terms occur.
- Ensure that commercial risks are identified and communicated and that management plans are agreed and understood across business functions. Manage commercial risks and opportunities through regular reviews; identify and initiate appropriate business responses.
- Represents the company in external negotiations with responsibility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customer.
- Ensure compliance with Commercial Policies/Governance requirements and strategy.
- Monitor compliance and provide support to the project on all export management activity.
- Support and work with the Subcontacts Manager to ensure all appropriate flow-down requirements are included within appropriate Subcontracts.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or equivalent degree.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong management skills with ability to implement and execute change management.
- Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles with a sense of urgency.
- Willing to embrace and lead change and able to identify opportunities for continuous development.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and professionally across functional teams to achieve goals.
- Works within the highest level of integrity and safety.
- Experience in commercial contract management ideally within a Defence, aerospace or security environment to exceed sales, profit and cash objectives.
- Experience working with Australian DoD and associated program offices.
- Work a 9 day/ fortnight;
- Option to purchase additional leave;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Wellbeing Program;
- Free on-site car parking;
- Free coffee/ tea/ soft drinks and fruit;
- CFS/ SES/ Reservist Paid Leave; and
- The Ultra Reward Hub... to name a few....
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Commercial Manager - Adelaide, Australia - Ultra
Description
Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.
Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide
Flexible Working
At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible.
We offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times.
We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
The role
The Commercial Manager will be a trusted and relied upon member of the team responsible for the commercial and contract management for the contract. The Commercial Manager will provide reliable, sound advice to the Project Manager considering the terms of the contract, and the areas of Commercial risk, and including a recommendation. The Commercial Manager will ensure compliance to regulatory requirements, including import and export activities.
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Why it's great to work for Ultra Maritime
We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, so we can see what your strengths are; as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.
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Nationality Requirements
The successfully appointed candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a current Australian Defence Security Clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is an employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.