Job Description:

A vacancy for a Senior Procurement Contracts Manager (m/f) has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space. As the successful candidate you will join the Procurement Contracts –  (PYCD) department in Toulouse (Palays).

Come and join a dynamic and transnational and multicultural team of 30 contract managers supporting Air Power, Space and Connected Intelligence Business Lines and providing critical expertise to the procurement function within a worldwide leader, working on cutting-edge projects and providing industry leading services and solutions for designing, developing and operating major space systems and delivering space-based services serving commercial and governmental customers.   

Your main activities, as a contract manager, will include:

• Focal point for the dedicated Business Line on a Business activity and programmes

• Manage the definition of the Airbus Defence & Space procurement contractual policy and ensure its implementation and associated contractual Terms & Conditions,

• Drafting and revizion of standard procurement contracts integrating all relevant requirements (e.g. economic, commercial, technological, legal, risk management)

• Providing support and advice in Call for Tenders (CFTs) by approving the contractual baseline, assessing the contractual elements of bids, preparing/supporting the negotiations and overseeing the awards;

• Prepare and perform/lead negotiations; contract drafting and negotiations of contracts together with the procurement commodity managers (all types of contracts, from non-disclosure agreements, collaboration agreements, procurement of goods, services etc.) to secure both Procurement and Sales Campaigns objectives and targets whilst adhering to governance & policies.

• Approving and signing of the contract validation form (CVF) which shall contain the key elements of the contract (executive summary, main deviations, risks and opportunities of the contract).

• Management of contracts in place: preparation, drafting and negotiation of e.g. complex contract amendments, claims and settlement agreements during the life cycle of the contract together with Procurement Commodity Buyers; Contractual analysis of agreements and advice in case of disagreements / potential forthcoming disputes between Company and suppliers concerning existing procurement contracts.

• Provision a support for the preparation/defense of claims and pre-litigation;

• Provision of specialized support and expertise in contract analysis, -drafting, - design and -negotiations for Company functions other than Procurement.

• Advising internal stakeholders on contractual implications of internal (improvement) projects (e.g. confidentiality or intellectual property aspects).

• Development of new and further development of existing Procurement Academy training; coaching and training-on-the-job of our stakeholders in the areas of contracts and negotiations.

Requirements & expectations:​

• You have a legal background or contractual knowledge acquired from a previous experience,

• Experience of 10+  years in contracts negotiations and exposure to sales and/or procurement. 

• You are fluent in English, both oral and written, and are naturally at ease with words and drafting

• We are looking for an open-minded, self-motivated team-player to join us;

• You bring a “Can Do” attitude and enjoy finding solutions to contractual issues / challenges;

• You are customer oriented, with excellent communication and collaboration skills;

• Analytical and rigorous, you are able to break-down and explain complex topics to a variety of stakeholders

• You are pragmatic, able to balance contractual and business risks, priorities, oversights and compliance;

• You are willing to take on big and small tasks, ranging from operational support to strategic projects;

What we offer:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment;

• An interesting and challenging role with exposure to a variety of subjects and stakeholders;

• Interaction with suppliers and other functions (Support, Sales, Finance, Legal, Export ..)  and external parties;

• Contribution to the delivery of the Airbus strategy and Top Company Objectives (TCO).

• The opportunity to develop new and transferable skills and knowledge that will support you throughout your career. This position may later provide development opportunities within contracts/legal/commercial functions both on the sales and procurement side across the entire Airbus group.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering <JF-SM-SP>

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