Commercial Manager

About The Role

Leidos have an opportunity for a commercial professional to work in the Commercial and Procurement function as a Commercial or Senior Commercial Lead supporting Business Development. This role will be based in our Canberra Kingston office.This role will see you be responsible for the management of commercial and contract aspects in relation to major and high profile Defence and Federal government tenders.You will:Support the Business Development and Capture Managers to win new work as a lead or commercial support on tenders by:Reviewing and advising on Approach to Market documents from the CommonwealthLeading commercial engagement with potential project partners and subcontractors, including organising Teaming Agreements, managing approaches to market for potential partners, supporting partner selection and negotiation of quotesLeading commercial authoring for tender responses to the CommonwealthAssist with new business proposals and manage commercial approval processes for new business.Advise on, as escalate as appropriate, complex commercial matters as required.Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, particularly Australian small to medium enterprises supporting the Federal Government IT and Defence industries.Support ad hoc commercial tasks for the broader Leidos team, including providing review and advice on commercial engagements