Description
We are seeking a Commercial Intern to join our Boeing Defence United Kingdom Bristol-based Commercial Team. As a Commercial Intern, you will work closely with our appointed Commercial team members to gain experience in various aspects of their role. Initially, you will shadow team members before taking on responsibilities to support the commercial role through supervised activities and independent responsibilities.
Our business areas comprise a mixture of proposals and contracted programs to support our UK Ministry of Defence (UKMoD) customer. You will work with teams that support frontline operations in a challenging but exciting environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support proposal development and negotiation for contract change proposals
- Manage administration of the change process
- Shadow meetings with external customers
- Attend routine and ad-hoc meetings with internal program stakeholders to address contract deliverables, manage progress of activities, and resolve issues as they arise
- Maintain excellent records and commercial administration of all aspects of contracts
- Learn various approaches to problem-solving under contract, from evaluating and stating contractual positions to creating innovative commercial solutions
- Build excellent working relationships and develop good business judgment to protect the business, support customer needs, and deliver value-for-money solutions
- Review, interpret, negotiate, and apply contractual terms in relation to program activities
- Identify risks, opportunities, improvement initiatives, and work with stakeholders to leverage best outcomes
Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK (we do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Studying or having graduated a degree course within the last 2 years in Business, Law, Finance, or similar (no minimum degree grade or GPA score required)
- Confidence and willingness to present and host meetings
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders of all levels
- Forward-thinking mindset and self-motivated
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail and high focus on quality outputs
- Inclusive and enthusiastic
Additional Information:
- This position does not offer relocation; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
- The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which requires 5 years of uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
- The position is contingent upon program award.