Contracts Manager- Procurement

Job Summary

The Contracts Manager/Procurement Agent for Safran Electronics & Defense (SEDA) 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.

The role will 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

• Apply all procedures and techniques necessary to effectively draft, review, amend, negotiate, and securely store contracts.

• Define, document, deploy and implement process in support of all vendor contracts activities.

• Assessment of current and vetting of potential suppliers to ensure they are in good business standing with the local governing entities.

• Negotiate business terms conditions associated with supplier agreements and provide justification for new and existing contract opportunities. Monitor supplier contractual details and performance after contract award.

• Draft suppliers' letters (Penalties application, underperforming OTD, DDPM, any contract deviations) to support Supplier Relationship Managers performance activities.

• Monitor & track contract's expiration dates and coordinate with procurement team to draft contract extension and amendments.

• Support the Procurement team in the management of suppliers and the development and mentoring of the procurement team.

• Manage material liabilities and ensure minimum business exposure at all times.

• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information.

• Manage and control all contracts documentation, data, files and reports.

• Ensure adherence to contract policies, processes, and guidelines necessary to maintain secure contract documentation in local SEDA Contracts Database, corporate Safran Commercial Database, and paper files.

• Ensure all contractual information on contract parts within the ERP system is maintained in an accurate and timely manner.

• Provide contracts expertise across the business and support the execution of a common approach across all commodity groups.

• Produce Monthly contract status reports for the Supply Chain team.

• Support the development and deployment of Procurement policies and processes, and ensure they are followed, with particular reference to ethical business standards.

Job Requirements

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.