Contracts Manager Job at Safran, Wall Township, NJ

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  • Safran
  • Wall Township, NJ

Job Description

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.
For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
The Contracts Manager role is to support Program Management and Sales/Account Management in the delivery of Safran Aerosystems Evacuation Programs through the effective development, negotiation, management, and closure of major contracts and subcontracts. In addition, the Contracts Manager is responsible for defining, deploying and supporting Safran's corporate Export Control, Trade Compliance and Business Partner policies and for overseeing implementation of action plans to ensure compliance with Group, US and international regulations.
Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.
This role is a combination of strategic commercial management and operational contract management.
Contract Management
• Manage the development, negotiation, execution and operational management of all sales contracts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all contract and commercial compliance issues including engagement with the relevant legal teams in the United States and France.
• Coordinate the resolution of contractual issues and disputes arising with the customers.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations through effective commercial management, including payments, claims, warranties, cash flow, and flow down of contract amendments and variations.
• Work closely with the program team to achieve the required performance in terms of schedule, deliverables, cost and quality.
• Facilitate and maintain an effective working relationship with the customers, ensuring sufficient engagement and integration with the engineering, sales/accounts management, program management, and aftermarket teams.
• Ensure the Customer's mandatory commercial requirements are effectively flowed down internally and externally.
• Coordinate the necessary experts on sales, programs, warranty, off sets, technology, legal and finance to ensure the optimum balance within each contract.
• Analyze the risks associated with each part of the contracts and proposals, offering alternatives where applicable.
• Update proposals and contracts as negotiations progress.
• Ensure compliance with all company processes, including contract and bid review.
• Maintain detailed records of all contractual agreements, modifications, and amendments.
• Report on contract statuses, upcoming expirations, and renewal opportunities to senior management.

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.
For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
The Contracts Manager role is to support Program Management and Sales/Account Management in the delivery of Safran Aerosystems Evacuation Programs through the effective development, negotiation, management, and closure of major contracts and subcontracts. In addition, the Contracts Manager is responsible for defining, deploying and supporting Safran's corporate Export Control, Trade Compliance and Business Partner policies and for overseeing implementation of action plans to ensure compliance with Group, US and international regulations.
Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.
This role is a combination of strategic commercial management and operational contract management.
Contract Management
• Manage the development, negotiation, execution and operational management of all sales contracts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all contract and commercial compliance issues including engagement with the relevant legal teams in the United States and France.
• Coordinate the resolution of contractual issues and disputes arising with the customers.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations through effective commercial management, including payments, claims, warranties, cash flow, and flow down of contract amendments and variations.
• Work closely with the program team to achieve the required performance in terms of schedule, deliverables, cost and quality.
• Facilitate and maintain an effective working relationship with the customers, ensuring sufficient engagement and integration with the engineering, sales/accounts management, program management, and aftermarket teams.
• Ensure the Customer's mandatory commercial requirements are effectively flowed down internally and externally.
• Coordinate the necessary experts on sales, programs, warranty, off sets, technology, legal and finance to ensure the optimum balance within each contract.
• Analyze the risks associated with each part of the contracts and proposals, offering alternatives where applicable.
• Update proposals and contracts as negotiations progress.
• Ensure compliance with all company processes, including contract and bid review.
• Maintain detailed records of all contractual agreements, modifications, and amendments.
• Report on contract statuses, upcoming expirations, and renewal opportunities to senior management.

Complementary Description

Trade Compliance and Export Control
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all export and customs control regulations, including defining, deploying and supporting the following general policies:
• Export control
• Trade compliance
• Customs
• Identify and manage actions plans to address risks and processes associated with Trade Compliance and Export Control (including Business Partners). Ensure the implementation of appropriate risk reduction measures and crisis management systems.

General
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• This position sits and performs computer work/ attends meetings onsite and offsite. This position is located in a manufacturing & office environment.
• The work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise. This office is located in a building that contains a production floor & testing area. This office is located in the Sales & Programs wing of the building.
• Travel required: 10%-15%

Complementary Description

Trade Compliance and Export Control
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all export and customs control regulations, including defining, deploying and supporting the following general policies:
• Export control
• Trade compliance
• Customs
• Identify and manage actions plans to address risks and processes associated with Trade Compliance and Export Control (including Business Partners). Ensure the implementation of appropriate risk reduction measures and crisis management systems.

General
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• This position sits and performs computer work/ attends meetings onsite and offsite. This position is located in a manufacturing & office environment.
• The work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise. This office is located in a building that contains a production floor & testing area. This office is located in the Sales & Programs wing of the building.
• Travel required: 10%-15%

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note for level:
• Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
• Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.

Education and/or Experience:
•Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field and 5+ years contracts & negotiation experience in a fast paced manufacturing sector such as Aerospace, Automotive, High tech, or similar position that demanded strong customer interaction.

•Aerospace/Defense background is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:
•Contracts and contract negotiations – Advanced
•Knowledge of Trade Compliance and Export Control Regulations – Intermediate
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Advanced
•Leadership skills – Advanced
•Interpersonal and presentation skills – Advanced
•Effective communication skills – Advanced
•Excellent verbal and written skills in the English language – Advanced
•Ability to work in a cross-functional/international team environment - Advanced

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
•N/A

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note for level:
• Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
• Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.

Education and/or Experience:
•Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field and 5+ years contracts & negotiation experience in a fast paced manufacturing sector such as Aerospace, Automotive, High tech, or similar position that demanded strong customer interaction.

•Aerospace/Defense background is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:
•Contracts and contract negotiations – Advanced
•Knowledge of Trade Compliance and Export Control Regulations – Intermediate
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Advanced
•Leadership skills – Advanced
•Interpersonal and presentation skills – Advanced
•Effective communication skills – Advanced
•Excellent verbal and written skills in the English language – Advanced
•Ability to work in a cross-functional/international team environment - Advanced

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
•N/A

Specificity of the job

10-15%

Specificity of the job

10-15%

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work,

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