Procurement Contract Manager (m/f)

Job Description: Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Procurement Contracts Manager (m/f) to join our " Procurement Contracts department" in Toulouse dedicated to Space Business line . Come and join a dynamic and transnational and multicultural team of 33 contract managers responisble for: - supporting Air Power, Space and Connected Intelligence Business Lines and providing critical expertise to the procurement function within a worldwide leader, - working on cutting-edge projects and providing industry leading services and solutions for designing, - developing and operating major space systems and delivering space-based services serving commercial and governmental customers. You will evolve in a collaborative and supportive team environment w ith exposure to a variety of subjects and stakeholders. You will i nteract with suppliers and other functions (Support, Sales, Finance, Legal, Export ..) as well as external parties. Your working environment: Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city of the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities! How we care for you: Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis. Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services. Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application. Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Your challenges: Be the contracts Focal point for Business activity and programmes, Provide support and advice in Call for Tenders (CFTs) by approving the contractual baseline, assessing the contractual elements of bids, preparing/supporting the negotiations and overseeing the awards, Prepare and perform/lead negotiations; contract drafting and negotiations of contracts together with the procurement commodity managers, Approve and sign the contract validation form (CVF) which shall contain the key elements of the contract (executive summary, main deviations, risks and opportunities of the contract), Manage contracts in place: preparation, drafting and negotiation of e.g. complex contract amendments, claims and settlement agreements during the life cycle of the contract together with Procurement Commodity,Buyers; Contractual analysis of agreements and advice in case of disagreements / potential forthcoming disputes between Company and suppliers concerning existing procurement contracts, Provide support for the preparation/defense of claims and pre-litigation, Provide specialized support and expertise in contract analysis, -drafting, - design and -negotiations for Company functions other than Procurement, Advise internal stakeholders on contractual implications of internal (improvement) projects (e.g. confidentiality or intellectual property aspects), Develop new and further development of existing Procurement Academy training; coaching and training-on-the-job of our stakeholders in the areas of contracts and negotiations, Draf and revise of standard procurement contracts integrating all relevant requirements (e.g. economic, commercial, technological, legal, risk management). Your profile: Legal background or contractual knowledge acquired from a previous experience, Experience of 8+ years in contract negotiation and exposure to Sales and/or Procurement, Open-minded, self-motivated team-player, Can Do attitude who enjoys finding solutions to contractual issues / challenges, Customer oriented, with excellent communication and collaboration skills, Analytical and rigorous, able to break-down and explain complex topics to a variety of stakeholders, Pragmatic, able to balance contractual and business risks, priorities, oversights and compliance, Willing to take on big and small tasks, ranging from operational support to strategic projects, Fluent in English, both oral and written, and naturally at ease with words and drafting. This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! 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. Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAS Employment Type: Permanent ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14 Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.