Job Description:
Un poste de Responsable Commercial et Contrats (h/f) est à pourvoir au sein de l'organisation Ventes et Marketing d'Airbus Defence and Space. Le poste sera basé à Toulouse (31) ou Elancourt (78).
Le Responsable Commercial et Contrats (h/f) sera chargé/e d'apporter son expertise commerciale et juridique au cours de la phase de BID, pendant l’exécution du contrat et jusqu’à sa clôture.
En tant que Responsable Commercial et Contrats (h/f), vous serez le point focal commercial et contractuel pour les autres départements et fonctions impliqués dans la préparation des offres mais aussi, dans l’exécution de projets majeurs et structurants pour la société Airbus Defence and Space SAS. Vous ferez partie de l'équipe Core Team avec le Campaign Manager, le Bid Manager, le Program manager, l’acheteur ou l’engineering, et la Finance.
Le candidat doit posséder la nationalité française conformément à l’IGI 1300 du 30/11/2011 (article 65).
Tâches et responsabilités
Vos principales tâches et responsabilités seront les suivantes :
Négociation offres et propositions
- Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les parties prenantes internes (juridique, conformité, finance, centre de compétence, export control, etc.) et fournir des solutions commerciales rentables
- Évaluer les risques commerciaux, financiers, contractuels, de conformité et de contrôle des exportations et trouver des alternatives pour les minimiser
- Proposer et négocier des modifications contractuelles toujours dans le but d’améliorer la performance de nos projets et de limiter les risques
- Préparation de la documentation relative aux aspects commerciaux et juridiques de l’offre
- Assurer la cohérence avec les directives d'Airbus Defence and Space
- Responsable de la négociation sur les aspects commerciaux de la proposition avec les clients
- Soutenir le développement de nouvelles opportunités et de nouveaux services.
Gestion des contrats
- Gérer les contrats existants conformément aux procédures de l'entreprise et aux exigences contractuelles, afin d'assurer une exécution efficace et performante des activités commerciales (telles que le paiement rapide des factures, la résolution des réclamations)
- Rédiger et négocier les avenants au contrat
- Être le point focal pour tout sujet contractuel pendant l'exécution du projet en soutien au gestionnaire de projet/programme et avec le support du service juridique
- Développer le rapport/relation avec les clients pour assurer le bon déroulement des contrats existants.
Des déplacements professionnels sont à prévoir en Europe. de ce fait, vous devez être disposé(e) à vous déplacer en conséquence.
Compétences requises
De formation juridique ou commerciale, vous avez ensuite développé une connaissance et expérience en appel d’offre; en négociation commerciale et contractuelle; ainsi qu'en exécution sur la partie modification et réclamation pour des contrats à enjeu majeur.
Vous avez les compétences et l'expérience suivantes :
- Au moins 10 ans d'expérience dans le montage de propositions commerciales et contractuelles (la connaissance des règles des marchés publics/gouvernementaux – DGA française est un plus)
- Connaissance accrue d’Excel, Word et PowerPoint
- Autonomie et capacité de synthèse et d'analyse
- Esprit d'équipe, communication et capacité de convaincre ;
- Vous avez l’habitude des négociations (tant au sein d'Airbus qu'avec les clients), en français mais également en anglais
Un CV en anglais et un CV en français est demandé.
Description of the job :
A vacancy for a Commercial and Contracts (m/f) has arisen with Airbus Defence and Space. Y The position shall be based Toulouse (31) or in Elancourt (78).
As the Commercial and Contracts Manager, you will be the focal point for commercial and contractual matters for all departments and functions involved in offer preparation as well as execution of major, strategic projects for Airbus Defence and Space SAS. You will be part of the Core Team alongside the Campaign Manager, Bid Manager, Program Manager, the buyer or engineering lead, and Finance.
This position will require French Security Clearance or will require being eligible for clearance bythe recognized authorities.
1. Negotiation of Offers and proposals:
- Work closely with internal stakeholders (legal, compliance, finance, competence centres, export control, etc.) and provide profitable commercial solutions.
- Assess commercial, financial, contractual, compliance, and export‑control risks and devise alternatives to minimise them.
- Propose and negotiate contractual modifications aimed at improving project performance and limiting risks.
- Prepare documentation related to the commercial and legal aspects of the offer.
- Ensure consistency with Airbus Defence and Space guidelines.
- Lead commercial negotiations with clients.
- Support the development of new opportunities and services.
2. Contracts Management:
- Manage existing contracts according to company procedures and contractual requirements, ensuring efficient commercial activity (e.g., prompt invoice payment, claim resolution).
- Draft and negotiate contract amendments, scope‑change requests, and project claims.
- Act as the contract‑related point of contact during project execution, supporting the project/program manager and collaborating with the legal department.
- Build and maintain client relationships to guarantee smooth contract execution.
This role will involve travels for business in Europe and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.
Required skills:
Education:
Business School Master Degree ideally with contractual education or experience or, Legal Master Degree and Commercial experience.
At least 10 years’ experience with proposals set-up (deep knowledge of Public/government procurement rules – French DGA/ European Commission is a plus) and legal background (contract law) is requested
Knowledge of Aeronautical regulatory environment is a plus
Knowledge of the competitive landscape of communications business is a plus.
Personal Skills:
Autonomy and capacity for synthesis and analysis
Team working
Good negotiation capability (both within Airbus and with customers)
French & English negotiation level, both spoken and written.
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:
Sales, Marketing & Commercial ContractsBy submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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
- Master's degree from a business school with contractual education or experience, or a Master's degree in Law with commercial experience
- At least 10 years of experience preparing commercial and contractual proposals
- Experience with commercial and contractual negotiations, contract amendments, claims, and execution of major strategic contracts
- Legal background in contract law
- French nationality in accordance with IGI 1300
- French security clearance or eligibility for clearance by recognized authorities
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Professional negotiation proficiency in spoken and written French and English
- Ability to travel for business in Europe
- Knowledge of French DGA and European Commission public or government procurement rules
- Knowledge of the aeronautical regulatory environment
- Knowledge of the competitive communications business landscape
- Submission of a CV in English and a CV in French
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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.









