Commercial Manager

Job Description

Employment: Full Time SpecificThe UAE Commercial Manager will serve as the in-country expert and go-to focal point for all Lockheed Martin business areas on local business dealings.The selected candidate will also provide key leadership for current and future bids and proposals in country.This future incumbent willManage key customer business relationships on contract/cost matters and issuesWork with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and ensure successful contract award, signature and executionCompile and analyze contractual and cost data; maintain and archive historical information in accordance with company policies and procedures.Be responsible for setting standardized terms and conditions for all country contracts with Lockheed Martin, in coordination with the Business AreasBe responsible for driving enterprise-wide commercial business strategies that support the corporate country visionServe as in-country expert and advise the Lockheed Martin enterprise on local country contract regulations, including but not limited to local financial and tax mattersBe well versed in industrial development and countertrade arrangements.Provide an understanding of UAE culture and business processes.Establish credibility with key stakeholders across the business areas and represent enterprise-wide interestsServe as the Lockheed Martin lead with the countrys procurement officialsPlay a key role in shaping the Lockheed Martin capture and proposal development.Interpret and evaluate country specific public-sector acquisition laws and regulations to devise and implement winning bid strategies and processesMake in-depth presentations to customers and partners in various settings (e.g., events)Support a complex bidding and cost evaluation process by ensuring proposal submissions and associated cost data are in accordance with local formats and processesLead relationship and negotiations with the Acquisition and Economic Control sections of the countrys defense organization and the Armed ForcesProactively implement controls to ensure proper execution of contract requirements and research requests for proposals.Structure, negotiate and manage commercial contracts with regional IndustrySupport audit responses/meetings; internal and external reporting; and develop solutions to complex problemsLeadership of the Commercial function, to include developing talentBusiness EnvironmentLockheed Martins International Corporate and Enterprise Business Services (EBS) units, consists of Business Development, IT Services, Payroll, ESH, HR and Finance functions that support the business across the whole of the EMEA region.With employees located throughout the UK, Europe and Middle East, LM Corporate and EBS provide EMEA wide support to all the LM International business areas. REQUIREMENTS: Required skills, qualifications and experienceAdvanced knowledge of UAE public-sector acquisition laws and regulationsRelevant experience with developing and managing defence industry contracts with the local government and/or militaryCost management experienceFamiliarity with regional Defense Industry and marketsExcellent interpersonal and organizational skillsDetail and teamwork orientedStrong communication skills requiredSome travel may be required.Some international travel may be required.Desired skills, qualifications and experienceUniversity degree or equivalent in law, economics or finance (formal education in business administration a plus)Fully Bilingual in English and Arabic (oral and written) would be advantageous

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Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 112,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporations net sales for 2014 were $45.6 billion.