Contracts Manager - Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited

Contracts Manager (H/F) - GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED (UK)

Mission description

We're looking for a commercially minded Contract Manager to oversee and strengthen the way we manage contracts across our engineering and manufacturing operations. This role will work closely with all areas of the business Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality to ensure every agreement we enter supports our commercial goals, protects our position, and enables smooth delivery to our customers.

You'll be at the centre of our commercial decision‑making: reviewing and drafting supplier and customer contracts, managing risk, and driving consistency across the business.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including supply, manufacturing, service, and customer agreements.
• Assess contractual risks and liabilities, advising the leadership team on commercial and operational implications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
• Support engineering and project teams in interpreting contract requirements and managing deliverables.
• Lead contract reviews during bid and proposal stages ensuring terms, pricing and obligations align with business strategy.
• Manage contract change control, extensions, renewals and performance tracking.
• Maintain an organized contract repository and ensure accurate version control.
• Develop and implement standard contract templates and approval workflows.
• Collaborate with legal advisors on complex or high‑value negotiations.
• Provide training and guidance to managers and project leads on contract awareness and risk management.

• Background in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or legal within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to interpret and negotiate terms across customer, supplier and subcontractor agreements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to challenge constructively and influence at all levels.
• Confident negotiating with suppliers, customers and legal representatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised and detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Good understanding of supply chain, project delivery and commercial frameworks.
• Experience working with international contracts, including familiarity with U.S. regulations such as ITAR, EAR, etc.
• Solid knowledge of UK commercial law, contract law principles and industry frameworks (NEC, JCT, or customer‑specific terms).
• Skill at balancing commercial pragmatism with risk control.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting