Commercial & Contracts Manager for Combat Air Systems ILS & Development (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Manching

On-site

EUR 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fair Compensation & Extras
Flexible Arbeitszeiten
Internationale Karriereperspektiven
Gesundheitsprogramme & Kantine
Diversity & Inklusion

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH sucht in Manching eine erfahrene Commercial & Contracts Manager-Stelle im Combat Air Systems ILS & Development. Sie steuern End-to-End-Verträge, führen Verhandlungen und arbeiten eng mit Finance, Project Management, Legal & Compliance sowie externen Stakeholdern zusammen.

Sie verfügen über ein betriebswirtschaftliches Studium, Erfahrung in internationalen Militärprogrammen und nachweisliche Erfolge in Vertrags- und Angebotsprozessen.

Qualifications

  • Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium (oder gleichwertig) in Betriebswirtschaft, International Business Management oder verwandtem Fachgebiet, ergänzt durch technisches Verständnis.
  • Nachweisliche Erfahrung im Vertragsmanagement großer internationaler Militä rprogramme.
  • Erfolgreiche Begleitung von kommerziellen Angeboten und Vertragsvorbereitung für komplexe Entwicklungs- & Support-Verträge.
  • Fundierte Kenntnisse im öffentlichen Preisrecht; Erfahrung mit Verträgen unter öffentlichen Preisregeln.
  • Starke Finanzkenntnisse mit Schwerpunkt Preisgestaltung und kommerzielle Bewertung.
  • Strukturierte, selbstständige Arbeitsweise, analytisches Denkvermögen und ausgeprägte Verhandlungsstärke auf internationaler Ebene.
  • Gute Zusammenarbeit in Matrixorganisationen und internationalen Umgebungen.
  • Kreativer Denkansatz mit Flexibilität bei wechselnden Anforderungen.
  • Souveräne Kommunikationsfähigkeiten, professionelles Auftreten.
  • Sprachkenntnisse: Verhandlungssicheres Englisch; Deutsch auf Grund-/Mittelstufenniveau (A2+) zur lokalen Integration; zusätzliche Sprachen sind von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

  • Gesamtverantwortung für End-to-End-Verträge der Eurofighter ILS & Development, einschließlich Forderungsmanagement, Vertragsänderungen, Scope-Anpassungen und Neuverhandlungen.
  • Leitung der kommerziellen Angebotsvorbereitung, Vertragsverhandlungen, Unterschrift und operatives Management komplexer Entwicklungs- & Support-Verträge (z. B. LTE, E-Scan, MLU) mit einem Vertragsvolumen von ca. 1 Mrd. €.
  • Verwaltung komplexer Vereinbarungen mit NETMA für die Core Nations (DEU, SPA, ITA, UK), Export- und Serviceverträge über Eurofighter Prime Contractors (BAE Systems, Leonardo) sowie nationale Direktverträge.
  • Anstoßen von Verhandlungen für neue Geschäftsgelegenheiten und Vertragsänderungen über Airbus Defence and Space.
  • Sicherung, dass Vertragsbedingungen umfassend, rechtlich einwandfrei und konform sind, inkl. Abstimmung mit internen Abteilungen.
  • Sicherung langfristigen Erfolgs des Eurofighter-Programms durch proaktive Vertragsarbeit im ILS & Development.
  • Unterstützung des Senior Managements und der Projektleitung bei strategischen Entscheidungen; Mitwirkung am Bid- und Vertragsfreigabeprozess.

Skills

Analytisches Denken
Verhandlungsführung
Cross-funktionale Zusammenarbeit
Erfahrung internationales Umfeld
Kommunikationsfähigkeit
Englisch verhandeln (Niveau)
Deutsch (A2+)

Education

Betriebswirtschaftslehre / International Business Management oder vergleichbares

Job description

About us

Airbus ist Pionier einer nachhaltigen Luft- und Raumfahrt für eine sichere und vereinte Welt. Das Unternehmen arbeitet ständig an Innovationen für effiziente und technologisch fortschrittliche Lösungen in den Bereichen Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung sowie vernetzte Dienstleistungen. Airbus bietet moderne und treibstoffeffiziente Verkehrsflugzeuge sowie dazugehörige Dienstleistungen an. Airbus ist auch führend in Europa im Bereich Verteidigung und Sicherheit und eines der größten Raumfahrtunternehmen der Welt. Im Bereich Hubschrauber stellt Airbus die weltweit effizientesten Lösungen und Dienstleistungen für zivile und militärische Hubschrauber bereit.

Job description

In order to support Commercial & Contracts (C&C), Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Commercial & Contracts Manager for Combat Air Systems ILS & Development (d/f/m)

to join our team in Manching. Within the Commercial & Contracts team for Combat Air Systems, you will play a pivotal role in managing commercial offers and contracts for the Eurofighter platform.

The Eurofighter programme holds a strategic long-term vision extending beyond 2060, making this role crucial for driving sustainable contractual success in an evolving international environment.

In this position, you will build strong, collaborative relationships across diverse internal functions (Finance, Programme Management, Legal & Compliance, Procurement) and key external international stakeholders – including NETMA, Eurofighter GmbH, EPCs/PCOs (BAE Systems, Leonardo), BAAINBw, and any other national and international Customers.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up‑and‑coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near‑by cities are still within easy reach.

Our Benefits for You
  • Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
  • Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35‑hour week); work‑life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part‑time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
  • Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group‑wide career perspectives.
  • Feel Good at Work: On‑site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
  • Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
Your tasks and responsibilities
  • Holding overall commercial responsibility for the end-to-end execution of assigned Eurofighter ILS & Development contracts, including managing claims, contract amendments, scope adjustments, and re-negotiations.
  • Leading commercial proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract signature, and operational management for complex Development and Support contracts (e.g. LTE, E-Scan, MLU) covering a cumulative contract value of approx. € 1 billion.
  • Managing complex agreements with NETMA for the four Core Nations (DEU, SPA, ITA, UK), export contracts and service contracts via Eurofighter Prime Contractors (BAE Systems, Leonardo), as well as direct national contracts).
  • Driving commercial contract negotiations for new business opportunities and contract modifications across Airbus Defence and Space.
  • Ensuring all contractual terms are comprehensive, clear, legally sound, and compliant, while maintaining structured alignment with internal functional departments.
  • Securing the future long-term success of the Eurofighter programme through proactive, continuous contracting in ILS & Development under evolving framework conditions.
  • Providing proactive strategic advice and guidance to Senior Management and Project Leadership to support key decision‑making processes. This includes support to the internal Bid Approval Process (MG03 and RMC) and Contract Authorization Process (MG04).
Desired skills and qualifications
  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Business Administration, International Business Management, or a related discipline, complemented by a strong technical affinity.
  • Solid professional experience in contract management within large international military programmes, ideally with deep insight into the Eurofighter ecosystem (NETMA, Eurofighter GmbH, EDR/SDR principles, Core Nations DEU, SPA, ITA, UK).
  • Proven track record in guiding commercial proposal and contract preparation for complex Development & Support agreements.
  • Solid knowledge of public price law and experience managing contracts subject to public pricing regulations.
  • Strong financial background, with specific expertise in pricing and commercial valuation is a plus.
  • Structured, independent working style with excellent analytical thinking and the ability to negotiate persuasively at international and military levels.
  • Strong ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional matrix teams and international environments.
  • Creative mindset with the flexibility to adapt positively to dynamic requirements.
  • Confidence and strong communication skills with a professional demeanor.
  • Language skills: Negotiation level in English; German at basic/intermediate level (A2+) to facilitate local integration; additional languages are an asset.
Additional information

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Compliance and candidate information

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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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.

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.

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