Contracts Manager; H​/F - SAFRAN Electronics & Defense Avionics LLC

Overview

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World s Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d intelligence embarquée leur permettant d appréhender l environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l espace.

La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.

• The Contracts Manager/Procurement Agent manages all vendor (direct and indirect) contract activities, leads negotiation, implementation of terms and contracts, and ensure monitoring of contractual terms.
• Participate in the review of US government projects and proposals as it relates to supply chain activities.
• Support buyers, supplier performance managers, and sourcing manager in the development and implementation of best procurement and business practices through procedures and work instructions.
• Support the overall supply chain strategy for the business, including working with strategic sourcing managers to formalize relationships that can enhance performance and results.
• Apply all procedures and techniques necessary to effectively draft, review, amend, negotiate, and securely store contracts.
• Define, document, deploy and implement process in support of all vendor contracts activities.
• Assessment of current, and vetting of potential suppliers to ensure they are in good business standing with the local governing entities.
• Negotiate business terms conditions associated with supplier agreements and provide justification for new and existing contract opportunities.
• Monitor supplier contractual details and performance after contract award.
• Draft suppliers letters (Penalties application, underperforming OTD, DDPM, any contract deviations) to support Supplier Relationship Managers performance activities.
• Monitor & track contract's expiration dates and coordinate with procurement team to draft contract extension and amendments.
• Support the Procurement team in the management of suppliers and the development and mentoring of the procurement team.
• Manage material liabilities and ensure minimum business exposure at all times.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information.
• Manage and control all contracts documentation, data, files and reports.
• Ensure adherence to contract policies, processes, and guidelines necessary to maintain secure contract documentation in local SEDA Contracts Database, corporate Safran Commercial Database, and paper files.
• Ensure all contractual information on contract parts within the ERP system is maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide contracts expertise across the business, and support the execution of a common approach across all commodity groups.
• Produce Monthly contract status reports for the Supply Chain team.
• Support the development and deployment of Procurement policies and processes, and ensure they are followed, with particular reference to ethical business standards.

• Education/Experience Bachelor s degree from an accredited course of study in law, business, manufacturing, or a related subject. Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier contract management of aerospace components and higher-level assemblies. Experience as a paralegal and/or background in the practice of law is a plus.…