Suppliers and Contracts Manager

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for A Supplier Contract Manager to join our Team based in Mobile, AL.

Responsible for managing and optimizing the entire lifecycle of supplier contracts to support the organization's strategic and operational goals. This role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier agreements while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Works closely with internal teams and external suppliers to secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and foster long-term partnerships. Drives continuous improvement initiatives, develops best practices, and identifies opportunities to enhance procurement processes. This role requires exceptional negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and a strong ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Meet the team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you'll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your working environment:

Nearby on 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

• Supplier Contract Lifecycle Management (30%)

• Supplier Performance Monitoring (25%)

• Develop and implement performance metrics to assess supplier compliance with contractual terms, including service levels, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

• Facilitate regular reviews with suppliers to address performance gaps and establish corrective action plans when necessary.

• Foster long-term partnerships by aligning supplier performance with organizational goals and business priorities.

• Internal Stakeholder Collaboration (15%)

• Partner with procurement, legal, and finance teams to ensure contracts align with overall business strategies.

• Act as a central point of contact for resolving contract-related issues, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Proactively engage with internal teams to forecast procurement needs and ensure contract readiness.

• Internal Stakeholder Collaboration (15%)

• Partner with procurement, legal, and finance teams to ensure contracts align with overall business strategies.

• Act as a central point of contact for resolving contract-related issues, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Proactively engage with internal teams to forecast procurement needs and ensure contract readiness.

• Analyze contracts to identify and mitigate potential risks related to supplier dependencies, market fluctuations, and compliance requirements.

• Implement risk mitigation strategies, such as diversification of supplier portfolios or contingency planning.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure all contracts remain compliant.

• Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies in the current contract management processes and recommend innovative solutions to enhance productivity and accuracy.

Your boarding pass:

• Education

  • University degree in business administration, law, supply chain management, or a related field.

  • Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing

• Experience

  • Proven experience of 5+ years in contract management, procurement, or supplier negotiation.

  • In-depth knowledge of contract law, risk analysis, and supply chain management.

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.

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