Commercial Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. BAE Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speakto your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive+ bonus scheme
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Managerto join our Radar sector. You will play a key role in shaping commercial solutions, managingcontractual risk, leadingnegotiations and securing successful outcomes across high-value bids and contracts. Working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the growth and success of an established and collaborative commercial team.
This role supports a mixture of UK and international business, with a particular focus on strategically important export opportunities from campaign development and bidding through to contract negotiation, execution and delivery.
Core Duties:
- Providing hands-oncommercial leadershipacross complexbids and projects, including developing commercial and pricing strategies, leadingnegotiations and obtaining approvals
- Influencing commercial and contractual approaches to maximise value whilst ensuring solutions remain deliverable, compliant and aligned to business objectives
- Supporting business-winning activities, particularly export campaigns involving international customers, offset requirements, partnering arrangements and other market-specific considerations
- Building effective relationships with customers, partners and stakeholders to support successful commercial outcomes
- Working closely with Project, Engineering, Finance and Business Development teams to develop commercially robust and executable solutions
- Providing clear commercial advice to senior stakeholders and supporting effective decision-making
- Supporting the development of the commercial team through coaching, knowledge sharing and promotion of best practice
Essential Skills:
- You will have significant commercial experience leadingactivities within complexbids and contracts, particularly within international and export-focused markets
- You will have the ability to negotiate and managehigh-value contracts involving overseas customers, international partners and multi-party contractual arrangements
- You will have a strongunderstanding of commercial risk allocation, contract managementand deal shaping within complexbusiness environments
- You will have demonstrable commercial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities, challengeestablished thinking and develop commercially advantageous solutions
- You will have experience developing strongcustomer, partner and stakeholder relationships and influencing outcomes at senior levels
The Commercial Function and Radar team:
Our Radar business is built on more than 70 years of innovation, delivering advanced military radar systems that help armed forcesoperate effectively in increasingly complexand contested environments. As we continue to push the boundaries of defence technology, our Commercial team plays a vital role in ensuring these capabilities reach customers through strongcommercial leadership, successful programme delivery and international partnerships.
Joining a dynamic and collaborative team, you will work closely with customers, partners and internal stakeholders to support major programmes from bid through to contract delivery. You will contribute to contract negotiations, managecommercial risks and opportunities, and support the growth of strategically important export opportunities. As part of the wider BAE Systems Commercial Function, you will also benefit from access to a broad network of Commercial professionals, enabling you to develop your skills and build your career within a supportive and highly professional community
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidenceand be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strongsense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmustas a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmusttypically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 26th November 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.