Contracts Manager
Job Summary : The Contracts Manager / Procurement Agent manages all vendor (direct and indirect) contract activities, leads negotiation, implementation of terms and contracts, and ensure monitoring of contractual terms. Participate in the review of US government projects and proposals as it relates to supply chain activities. Support buyers, supplier performance managers, and sourcing manager in the development and implementation of best procurement and business practices through procedures and work instructions. Support the overall supply chain strategy for the business, including working with strategic sourcing managers to formalize relationships that can enhance performance and results. Essential Job Functions :
Job Requirements : Required Competencies Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree from an accredited course of study in law, business, manufacturing, or a related subject. Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier contract management of aerospace components and higher-level assemblies. Experience as a paralegal and / or background in the practice of law is a plus. Aerospace industry knowledge & experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Demonstrated ability to influence and close negotiations with current and potential suppliers. Working knowledge of business law and contracts / torts. Basic knowledge and experience of electronics, machining, mechanical assemblies, castings / forgings, plastics / rubber, catalog hardware commodities. Project and subcontract purchasing techniques - to include negotiation, tendering and contract management in a large multinational corporation. Ability to objectively assess a supplier as a key member of a strategic source selection / audit team, with particular reference to commercial, business and supply capability skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, high volume activity and establish priorities in a dynamic business environment. Project management experience across multi-functional projects. Fluent in the use of MS Office / Project / Excel and Word for business purposes. Good knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP. Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills : Change agent. Ability to manage and solve conflicts. Ability to analyze, synthesize, and manage complex situations, solving conflicts and driving team alignment. Strong customer orientation, with a focus on quality control, integrity, and time management. Demonstrated capability to mentor, coach, and develop teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Critical Thinking. A self-motivated team player able to operate with the minimum of supervision that can communicate clearly (both written and oral) with employees, suppliers at levels from individual contributor to executive management. Ability to contribute at a strategic level within the business.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.) : Design, manage and develop effective / agile supply chain solutions. Drives annual cost reductions, proactively manage purchase price variance and lead annual standard cost review. Establishes key sourcing performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance and drive continuous improvements. Assists in monitoring and tracking vendor performance through periodic financial reviews, product performance. Other duties may be assigned.
Company Information : Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments : on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions : observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.
Locate your future workplace : 1833 Alton Parkway CA 92606 Irvine California United States
Contract Manager • Irvine, CA, US