Manager, Supply Chain Contracts (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-09-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT99: Field Office - CT Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Joining as a pivotal member reporting directly to the Associate Director of Supply Chain Contracts, you'll become an integral part of the Power and Controls Supply Chain team. Your role isn't just about managing contracts; it's about being a strategic collaborator, a linchpin connecting various facets of our business. You'll engage closely with our business partners, ensuring seamless coordination on all supply chain contract affairs.

Your interactions won't be confined to contracts; you'll be a proactive communicator, liaising with supply chain leadership to align strategies, drive innovation, and surpass our collective goals.

This isn't just about the day-to-day; it's about shaping the trajectory of our supply chain operations, charting a course for both short-term wins and long-term success. If you're ready to be a driving force in a forward-thinking organization, this role offers a platform to make a meaningful impact and propel our business to new heights.

What You Will Do

• Drafts, generates, negotiates, interprets, and manages complex contract documents, in accordance with internal and external customer schedules and requests, to ensure these documents properly reflect business objectives.
• Performs analysis and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters, procurement and cost control guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Reviews contractual terms and conditions for their acceptability, as well as assessing the risk and impact. Analyzes contracts to ensure compliance to company policies, government and commercial specifications and other requirements.
• Prepares negotiation plans and contract reviews on a regular basis.
• Uses legal resources and other subject matter experts to ensure all levels of risk are recognized and subsequently addressed through development of unique contract terms and conditions.
• Briefs team leader and other functional areas on contract status, risk mitigation and contingency plans based on developed recommendations.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline workflow and improve quality of work product.
• Track and report key functional metrics to improve effectiveness.
• Represents the organization on legal issues concerning contract matters.
• Provides legal advice on contractual matters and contract administration.
• Maintains historical legal records.

What You Will Learn

• You'll acquire a robust skill set that spans contract drafting, negotiation, interpretation, and management.
• You'll become adept at crafting comprehensive contract documents tailored to internal and external customer needs while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Ability to identify opportunities for workflow optimization and quality improvement will drive efficiency and elevate the standard of work output.

Qualifications You Must Have

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior commercial contracting experience.
• Prior aerospace contracting experience.
• Juris Doctorate

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  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit