About Rheinmetall Defence Australia
Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall Group, a global Defence and Automotive technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapons, Ammunition & Protection.
RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capability to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection, and sustainment.
About the Team
RDA’s operations in Australia are growing rapidly and we are seeking experienced Commercial Managers to join the Legal and Commercial Team during this exciting and dynamic time. You will be responsible for providing commercial management support, ensuring the management and delivery of delivery of vehicle systems, electronic or weapons and ammunition programs across Rheinmetall’s international group of companies. RDA’s Legal and Commercial function is a dynamic team made up of legal, contract, commercial, intellectual property and trade export control specialists that support the business in delivering and mitigating risk under existing contracts and tendering for new business.
About the role
As the Commercial Manager, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:
- Assist the Commercial Director with leading the commercial function to deliver plan, advise and support to project manager(s) and the business unit on all commercial and contractual issues;
- Lead contracts management staff to ensure contracts are managed in accordance with company procedures and liaise with customers on all contractual matters;
- Support the Supply Chain and Procurement team with engagement of Australian industry to delivery contract objectives – including reviewing procurement strategies, RFT and subcontracts to ensure consistency with overall objectives;
- Manage relationships with internal/external customers and cross business/functional requirements;
- Lead and assist with the negotiations of bids, amendments to current customer contracts and/or survey and quotes;
- Assist the Sales and Program functions in evaluating export opportunities to new markets and customers;
- Drive the development and implementation of commercial policies and practices including the assurance of adherence to functional governance requirements;
- Prepare negotiating strategies to consult, advise & influence senior business stakeholders to achieve business goals;