Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Competitive DOE
Our client is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, operating in the commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence and space sectors.
They are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale.
Main Accountabilities:
Drafting of new standard procurement contracts integrating all relevant requirements (e.g. economic, commercial, technological, legal, risk management).
Revision, optimization, further development of existing standard procurement contracts.
Preparation of negotiation; contract drafting and execution of negotiations of contracts together with the procurement commodity buyers.
Evolution of existing contractual documents: preparation, drafting and negotiation of e.g. complex contract amendments and settlement agreements during the life cycle of the contract together with Procurement Commodity Buyers.
Signing of the contract validation form which shall contain the key elements of the contract (executive summary, main deviations, risks and opportunities of the contract).
Contractual analysis of agreements during the contract administration phase and/or in case of disagreements / potential forthcoming disputes between
Company and suppliers concerning existing procurement contracts.
Provision of specialized support and expertise in contract analysis, -drafting, – design and -negotiations for Company functions other than Procurement (except aircraft sales contracts).
Advising internal stakeholders on contractual implications of internal (improvement) projects (e.g. confidentiality or intellectual property aspects).
Required skills
You will have the following skills and experience:
Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in (subject) or a related discipline.
Contractual Policy experience.
Negotiation of Sales / Supplier Contracts.
Good Team Player.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.