Safran

Contract Manager M/F

Safran$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience in aerospace contracts or sales proposals
  • Preferred experience in commercial aircraft interiors
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in commercial negotiations and proposal analysis

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial proposal efforts and negotiations
  • Collaborate cross-functionally for timely RFP responses
  • Prepare cost estimation and proposal pricing
  • Act as the main contractual point of contact with customers
  • Ensure customer orders reflect negotiated terms and conditions
  • Identify out-of-scope work and handle claims
  • Oversee Contract Administrators and amend existing contracts

Benefits

  • Full-time permanent position
  • Opportunity to lead negotiations and proposals
  • Cross-functional collaboration with various departments
  • Direct involvement with customer contracts and claims
  • Potential for professional growth in a specialized aerospace field
Full Job Description
Job details

Job title

Contract Manager M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Administrative staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Contracts Manager is primarily responsible for leading commercial proposal efforts and negotiating settlements that meet or exceed company objectives. This position will report to the Director of Contracts.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Summary of Duties:
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure complete, accurate, and timely responses to customer RFPs with quick turn-around requirements
• Prepare cost estimation and proposal pricing
• Prepare documentation for internal review and act as contractual point of contact between Safran and the customer
• Lead commercial negotiations to reach agreements that meet or exceed company sales and profitability targets
• Develop and maintain product price catalogs
• Ensure customer orders accurately reflect negotiated prices, terms and conditions
• Identify out-of-scope work and resolve open claims with the customer
• Analyze and communicate contract requirements to the program team and internal management
• Direct the work of Contract Administrators, when applicable
• Amend existing contracts and pursue any past due commercial claims with the customer

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: BS in Business Administration or equivalent
Experience: 3+ years of experience in aerospace contracts/sales proposal field. Experience in commercial aircraft interior or equivalent experience is preferred.
Computer Skill: Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; must be able to construct graphs and pivot tables for weekly/monthly KPI reports. Knowledge and understanding of basic MRP functions and applications is required.
Other Skills: Strong written and verbal skills and be able to analyze and evaluate business proposals. Experience in commercial negotiation is required.

Job location

Job location

North America, Canada, Quebec

City (-ies)

Mirabel

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

BAC or Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

  • English (Fluent)
  • French (Fluent)

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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