Commercial Officer

Commercial Officer (Defence & Manufacturing) Kidderminster, Worcestershire Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm £29,850 - £43,000 DOE The Opportunity An established defence and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Commercial Officer to support the development, negotiation and management of high-value commercial contracts and bids. This role would suit a commercial professional with strong defence, manufacturing or engineering experience, who enjoys working across bids, contracts and stakeholder engagement in a highly regulated environment. You'll play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, managing risk, and supporting long-term customer relationships across UK and international programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead the creation, review and management of commercial bids and contracts, ensuring compliance with governance and risk frameworks Support and participate in contract and terms & conditions negotiations with customers and suppliers Act as a key commercial interface across internal stakeholders including sales, engineering, procurement and project teams Ensure bids are underpinned by robust supplier quotations and aligned with commercial governance processes Maintain and update standard terms and conditions and commercial documentation Support customers in understanding proposals, pricing structures, milestones and payment profiles Contribute to risk management, commercial reviews and long-term business planning Ensure compliance with MoD contracting processes, international trade controls and ethical standards Liaise with external legal advisors and subject matter experts as required Requirements Essential: Minimum 5 years' experience in a commercial, contracts or bid management role Background in defence, manufacturing, engineering or automotive environments Experience producing commercial offers, bids and contracts Strong understanding of contract governance, risk and compliance Confident stakeholder manager with strong communication skills Degree-qualified in Business, Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) Experience working within EN9100 / quality-driven environments desirable