Senior Manager Contracts Management

Gulfstream Aerospace • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Our team supports the procurement supply chain organization in supplier contract negotiations. The position is a people manager role for our aircraft products and compliance teams. The position purpose is to lead the Contract Managers in the performance of all required responsibilities related to the identification, development, negotiation, and compliance of all Products, Services, and Product Support Sales contractual documents. Execute Agreements that are used to procure or sell materials, products, and services worth approximately $19 Billion in total value. In addition to leading the department, this position is recognized as a technical expert in the development, negotiation and administration of Agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, or related field required.
• 10 years of contract negotiation and administration experience.
• J.D. preferred.
• 2 years supervisory experience of contract management/administration personnel.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) highly desirable.
• Experience in Aerospace industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and implement tactical priorities in support of the objectives and goals of the organization.
• Recommend, define, develop, implement and track metrics to monitor status toward achieving those goals and objectives.
• Define the Contract Management's organizational responsibilities for providing contracting process and procedures consistent with Gulfstream's strategy, policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely and consistent development and administration of all contractual ‘template' documents, in coordination with the Legal department.
• Determine and communicate assignments for contract personnel.
• Ensure proper handoff to the personnel responsible for administrative of the agreement after agreement execution.
• Ensure completion of all projects assigned to contract personnel.
• Act as an advisor to department members to meet schedules, and to resolve technical and/or operational problems.
• Validate and administer departmental budgets in coordination with the Director and Finance.
• Coordinate, prepare, and submit all agreements and contractual related documentation.
• Recognize and resolve customer issues while assessing and balancing risk to the company.
• Maintain frequent and proactive contacts with other departments and customer representatives.
• Facilitate briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
• Assist in developing and implementing new and/or improved policies and business practices.
• Ensure departmental development, implementation, and maintenance of accurate records and preparation of various metrics, reports and projections.
• Ensure departmental support to and compliance with company or company supported audits.
• Lead Contract Management reviews as requested to provide timely support, contract negotiation, and deliveries status to senior leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree