Beta Technologies

Contract Management Lead | Supply Chain

Beta Technologies$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7+ years of contract management experience, with at least 5 years in supply chain/procurement context
  • 3+ years of team leadership or supervisory experience
  • Proven track record in negotiating complex vendor/supply agreements
  • Relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain contracting roles
  • Familiarity with various contract types including purchase and service agreements
  • Expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and management
  • Strong knowledge of risk management and compliance principles

Responsibilities

  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing contracting team
  • Establish and implement contracting standards and processes
  • Collaborate with legal team to maintain contract templates and clauses
  • Develop best practices and procedures for supply agreements
  • Act as the primary expert for contracting within the supply chain
  • Provide guidance on contracting matters to internal stakeholders
  • Ensure supply agreements align with business objectives and mitigate risks
  • Support vendor negotiations by balancing commercial and legal needs
  • Drive timely closure of contracts to support initiatives
  • Present contract terms and risks to leadership

Benefits

  • Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time employees
  • Onsite healthcare access in Vermont
  • Comprehensive medical coverage, including dental and vision
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Daily lunch provided
  • Flight lessons as part of the employee experience
  • Additional perks that enhance workplace satisfaction
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Contract Management Lead for our Supply Chain team. The Supply Chain Contracts Manager will lead a team of contracting professionals and build a center of excellence for contract development and management within the Supply Chain function. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution-ensuring the team drives critical supply agreements from initial concept through final signature. They will partner closely with team members in the legal, procurement, new product introduction, logistics and finance functions to ensure Beta is considering, drafting, negotiating and executing the appropriate contract tools at the appropriate times.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing contracting team
  • Establish contracting standards, processes, and training programs
  • Partner with Beta Legal to maintain a comprehensive library of contract templates and clauses
  • Establish best practices, policies, and procedures for all supply agreements
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert for contracting within supply chain
  • Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contracting matters
  • Ensure all critical supply agreements align with business objectives and mitigate risk
  • Support complex vendor negotiations and balance commercial needs with legal/compliance requirements
  • Drive timely contract closure to support supply chain initiatives
  • Present to leadership on contracts, terms and associated risks

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5-7+ years of contract management experience (5+ in supply chain/procurement context)
  • 3+ years of team leadership or supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated success negotiating complex vendor/supply agreements
  • Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain contracting roles
  • Exposure to multiple contract types (purchase agreements, service agreements, strategic partnerships)
  • Expert-level contract drafting, negotiation, and management
  • Knowledge of risk management, compliance, and legal principles

Above and Beyond Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in related field or JD
  • Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing or defense contracting
  • Familiarity with Ironclad or other contract lifecycle management software or compliance tracking software

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You'll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes-flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

About Beta Technologies

Beta Technologies, is a Burlington, Vermont-based aerospace manufacturer developing electric vertical take off and landing aircraft for the cargo and logistics industry. The company has also developed a network of specially designed charging infrastructure to support their aircraft. The company was founded by Kyle Clark in 2017.
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