Commercial Contracts Manager Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

Iax GmbH; Stans; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Flexible working hours

Pension solutions

Training & development opportunities

Staff restaurant discounts

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. in Stans, Switzerland, is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to support procurement teams, develop standard templates, and coordinate with Legal. You will draft, review and negotiate contracts, and prepare summaries for management.

The role requires fluency in German and English, a university degree, and several years of experience in international contract management, with a proactive, analytical mindset and strong stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Law, Supply Chain or related field.
• Several years of contract management or procurement experience.
• Fluent German and English, C1 or higher.
• Strong analytical and structured approach.
• High initiative, integrity and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement teams for indirect goods procurement across units by managing standard contract templates.
• Coordinate contract templates with Legal and procurement stakeholders.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts with Commercial Managers and support after-sales topics.
• Prepare management summaries of key terms, risks and conditions for contracts under negotiation.
• Create reports and analyses on contract management activities for management and stakeholders.
• Improve contract management processes and governance, support organisational changes, deputise for managers when needed.

Skills

German language fluency

English language fluency

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

University degree in Business Admin., Law or related field

Job description

Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.

Commercial Contracts Manager

Your Tasks

1. Support procurement teams, especially for indirect goods procurement, across multiple business units by developing, maintaining and administering standard contract templates
2. Coordinate contract templates and contractual matters in close collaboration with the Legal department and procurement stakeholders
3. Draft, review and negotiate contracts in cooperation with Commercial Managers and support commercial after-sales contract topics
4. Prepare management summaries of key contractual terms, risks and conditions for contracts under negotiation
5. Create reports, statistics and analyses on contract management activities and present findings to management and relevant stakeholders
6. Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes, systems and governance, including support for organisational changes and deputising for Commercial Contract Managers when required

With this you convince us

1. University degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in Business Administration, Business Law, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
2. Several years of professional experience in contract management or procurement, preferably in an international environment and involving complex commercial agreements
3. Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken, at minimum C1 level
4. Strong analytical and structured approach with the ability to assess complex matters, set priorities, and prepare sound recommendations for decision-making
5. High level of initiative, integrity, accountability, and resilience, combined with the ability to work independently and take ownership of challenging topics
6. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in cross-functional projects and a strong interest in contract management, procurement processes and continuous improvement initiatives

What we offer

1. A committed, international team and unique projects
2. Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions
3. Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
4. Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees
5. Team events at which we celebrate our successes together

Become part of the Pilatus family

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