Gestionnaire de contrats - Manager, Contracts

Date Posted: 2025-03-18

Country: Canada

Location: LOC13052 1000 Boul Marie Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, J4G 1A1, Canada

Job Title: Manager, Contracts

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters is also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.

Why Join the Team?

Pratt & Whitney Canada is looking for a Contract Manager to join our team in our offices in Longueuil. As a Contract Manager you will provide contracts support for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s product strategic sourcing, including the review, negotiation, drafting, and interpretation of complex long-term agreements with our global suppliers.

The ideal candidate will excel at managing and mitigating disputes, fostering strong partnerships with internal clients, and providing high visibility and strategic value across the Supply Chain department. You must be rigorous, have strong drafting and negotiation skills, and have a minimum of five to ten years’ contract experience.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours in Longueuil, and is exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Prepare, negotiate, draft and close commercial agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company’s ethics, policies, and procedures;

• Lead/support commercial and contract strategy development and negotiations with suppliers;

• Review supplier proposals, contract terms and conditions, statements of work;

• Conduct thorough contractual analysis on existing deals to identify potential risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate disputes and enhance contract performance.

• Implement contract strategy in support of business interests.

• Assist in resolution of contract disputes and/or commercial issues;

• Play a key role in driving Pratt & Whitney Canada's strategic goals by delivering contract solutions that support business growth and optimize operational efficiency.

• Provide strategic recommendations to all levels of management;

• Work closely with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Global Trade, Cyber Security, Intellectual Property and other subject matter experts in all stages of transaction activity.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in law with a minimum of five to ten years legal and contracts’ experience drafting and negotiating agreements for a large multinational company;

• Substantial experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating high-dollar, long-term, and complex commercial contracts;

• Deep expertise in contractual analysis to support a growing portfolio;

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure;

• Ability to independently identify the legal, IP and business risk of a proposed transaction and obtain appropriate terms;

• Ability to balance commercial and legal considerations, and to identify and deploy leverage, to obtain the best overall outcome for Pratt & Whitney Canada;

• Ability to think and work proactively and strategically in resolving legal issues with the ability to influence senior stakeholders;

• Ability to interact effectively with multiple levels of the organization and maintain strong relationships with peers, internal clients, and external suppliers;

• Experience in supply management is a strong asset;

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office;

• Confident, persuasive and challenge driven;

• Strong sense of urgency, priorities and detail oriented.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions

• Group insurance program

• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)

• Merit or recognition program

• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care

• Recreational and sports club

• Nearby daycares

• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?