Senior Manager, Supply Chain Contracts (remote)

Date Posted:

2025-07-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC99: Field Office - NC Remote Location, Remote City, NC, 27601 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Interiors strategic business unit of Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and self-directing Senior Manager for Supply Chain Contracts. This role will report to the Interiors Associate Director of Supply Chain Contracts within the Supply Chain Contracts team, this is a strategic role within the Legal, Contracts and Compliance function.  This position coordinates with business partners on allocated supply chain contract matters, manages a complex portfolio of allocated supplier contracts, communicates with Interiors supply chain leadership to develop and execute such contracts, manages ad hoc requests for contract support, educates and trains team members, supports process improvement projects, and contract dispute communications in coordination with Legal Counsel and Contracts leadership.

This fully remote position supports a global customer base, and flexibility in working hours may be required to align with international meetings and project needs.

What You Will Do:

• Manage a team of 6 direct reports located in the US, with a focus on performance, development, and cross-regional collaboration.

• Advise and guide internal stakeholders daily on contract strategy, project alignment, and compliance with internal processes.

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of difficult and complex supplier contracts — from drafting and negotiation to execution and ongoing management.

• Analyze contract language to ensure agreement meets agreed parameters, company policies and guidelines, and deliver insights that drive supplier accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Lead and/or support negotiations with suppliers to secure strategic, value-driven terms that support business goals and mitigate risk.

• Evaluate contractual language for legal soundness and operational risk, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.

• Draft contract language, as may be needed, to address bespoke legal and commercial concerns.

• Partner with legal and subject matter experts, as needed, to craft tailored contract terms that proactively address risk and complexity.

• Present contract status updates, risk assessments, and action plans to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Champion process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and driving initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance quality.

• Manage information and data provided by key stakeholders against contractually agreed terms to establish dispute resolution path in accordance with established policies and processes.

• Monitor self and reporting team against key performance metrics and translate data into actionable insights for performance status and improvement.

• Represent the company on legal matters related to supplier contracts, ensuring risk is managed and interests are protected.

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of all contracts and related legal documentation.

• This role requires up to 10% travel to support supplier engagement (negotiation), team collaboration, and key business initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• Experience with negotiating legal terms and conditions

• Experience leading and managing others

• Prior experience in a legal related field

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience managing business and legal disputes

• Aerospace Supply Chain industry experience

• Commercial transaction experience

• Established customer service experience within large multi-layer corporation with robust processes

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program