Job Description:
Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Contract Manager Defence Digital & Cyber (f/m) to join our Commercial & Contracts organisation based in Elancourt, France.
This position has become available within the Commercial & Contracts organisation at Airbus Defence and Space, Elancourt for the position of a Contract Manager within the Defence Digital France and Export of Connected Intelligence (CI).
The role reports to the Head of Commercial & Contracts Defence Digital & Cyber (TCSE).
Mission
The Contract Manager will ensure that the interests of the program unit are fulfilled through providing commercial and contractAual leadership and expertise throughout the full lifecycle of the bids and contracts. The key taks and responsibilities are:
- Provide overall commercial leadership, guidance and expertise in support of Sales and Programme teams.
- Manage all contrctual matters within bids and contracts, from receipt of RFP to project closure and ensure commercial risks are highlighted and mitigated.
- Review, amend and/or draft agreements and contracts (claim-/change-management) and ensure the proper integration of various elements by acting as focal point and interface.
- Manage and mitigate related Airbus Defence Space legal/commercial risks and exposure and support resolution of pre-contentious / contentious issues with customers.
- Prepare and distribute the relevant documentation required for Maturity Gates/RMC Support the management of contracts with the project teams.
- Interface with other functions such as legal, compliance (including data protection), tax, insurance, finance, treasury, offset and procurement.
- Define requirements for flow down to suppliers, subcontractors and co-contractors and ensuring that financial risks are assessed in the proposal.
- Lead the commercial aspects of customer negotiations along with drafting and negotiation of main contracts, transaction documents and related legal issues.
- Master the contractual documentation & gain a full understanding of the Programme context & products.
Required skills
- Proven negotiation and contract management skills within the commercial fields such as Commercial, Legal, Sales, Procurement, bidding & project delivery. At least 5 years' experience in a legal or commercial role.
- Experience of working with Governmental and Non-Governmental customers on product and moderately complex proposals and contracts.
- Solid academic background and experience in Program Management or/and Industrial Engineering, Finace or Sales with various areas of experience in an international context.
- Knowledge of French Government (including French MoD) contracts, Export Contracts and related contacting mechanisms.
- Knowledge and proven experience in finance topics would be a plus
- Flexibility to work on a variety of tasks and use initiative.
- Ability to work on own initiative, under pressure and with attention to detail. Proactive and creative, able to anticipate problems and propose pragmatic solutions.Ability to operate at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Autonomous and team player, flexible and able to report clearly and timely on complex issues.
- Comfortable working at an international level and is at ease interacting with people at all levels.
- Languages: French (native) and English (fluent); knowledge of German or/and Spanish is a plus.
- The position will require a French security clearance.
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 SASEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Skills Required
- Proven negotiation and contract management skills
- At least 5 years' experience in a legal or commercial role
- Experience with Governmental and Non-Governmental customers
- Knowledge of French Government contracts and Export Contracts
- Fluent in French and English
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What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
