Contracts Manager/Vertragsjurist/-in II (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Bremen; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair compensation

Company pension

Flexitime / mobile working

International team

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Bremen is seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager to lead contract drafting, negotiations, and lifecycle management within our Space Systems business. You will collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Export Control to ensure compliant, risk-balanced contracts.

Fluent in English and German, you bring a Master’s degree in Law or Business Administration and 3+ years of contract management experience, plus a pragmatic, team-oriented mindset for international

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Legal and/or Business Administration.
• 3+ years of contract management experience.
• Fluent in English; German required.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Procurement Contract Manager (PCM) focal point for Space Systems in Germany.
• Provide and drive advice on Call for Tenders by challenging baselines, bids, and negotiations.
• Draft and negotiate contracts in close collaboration with Procurement.
• Approve and sign Contract Validation Form prior to Airbus signature.
• Oversee contract lifecycle including amendments, claims, and settlements.
• Mitigate contractual risks and provide expert analysis during disputes.
• Support for claims defense and pre-litigation matters.
• Advise stakeholders on confidentiality and IP implications.
• Develop and deliver Procurement Academy training for stakeholders.

Skills

German (fluent)

English (fluent)

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Team player

Education

Master's degree in Law

Master's degree in Business Administration

Job description

About us

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for

Vertragsjurist / Procurement Contracts Manager (d/m/w)

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Procurement Contracts Manager (m/f) to join our \"Procurement Contracts department\" dedicated to the Space Systems Business line. The successful candidate will be based in Bremen, Germany.

Are you ready to shape the future of aerospace and defense? Join our diverse, international team of 30+ Contract Managers and become a vital part of our Air Power, Space, and Connected Intelligence divisions. Join a dedicated team that acts every day true to the global Airbus purpose: \"We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world\".

Here, you won't just manage contracts, you will provide the strategic expertise that powers our Procurement function and supports the development of next-generation Space Systems for global commercial and governmental customers. You will work at the intersection of innovation and execution, collaborating closely with experts in Sales, Finance, Legal, and Export Control.

If you are looking for a high-impact role in a supportive, multicultural environment, we want to hear from you.

Your Location

Bremen is a charming, historic city in the northwest of Germany. It is not only one of the greenest cities in the country, but also offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights. The city is also a great place for coastal lovers, as it is only a one-hour drive away from the North Sea coast.

Our Benefits for you

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive salary and individual additional benefits, e.g. company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g. bicycle leasing) or employee advantages at cooperating companies in accordance with our valid guidelines.
• Time for you (and your relatives): 30 days of annual leave according to the collective agreement (35h/week); compatibility of family & career (flextime, mobile working, part-time, job sharing, sabbatical).
• Easy Progression: Excellent further training opportunities and international, group-wide development perspectives.
• Well-being at work: Company doctor; comprehensive health offers (sports courses, prevention offers, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, partly near-site kindergarten.
• Diversity connects: Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, support and diversity are lived.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Act as the Procurement Contract Manager ("PCM") Focal Point for applicable Space Systems business activities and programs, mainly in Germany,
• Provide the support and drive your advice of Call for Tenders (CFTs) by challenging/assessing/approving the contractual baselines, assessing the contractual elements of bids, preparing/supporting the negotiations and overseeing the contract awards,
• Prepare, perform and lead contract drafting and negotiations in close collaboration with the Procurement function,
• Approve and sign the Contract Validation Form (CVF) ensuring all key elements - including executive summaries, deviations, risks, and opportunities - are accurately captured and approved, prior to any Airbus final signature,
• Hand in hands with the Procurement function, oversee and manage the contract lifecycle, including: preparation, drafting and negotiation of complex contracts, amendments, claims and settlement agreements, and other key contractual documents,
• Mitigate contractual risks by providing contractual expert analysis and advice during disagreements or potential disputes between Airbus and our partners, suppliers,
• Provide support for the preparation/defense of claims and pre-litigation matters,
• Provide cross-functional expertise in contract design, drafting, and negotiation for Airbus departments outside of the Procurement function,
• Advise internal stakeholders on the contractual implications of strategic projects, specifically, but not only, regarding confidentiality and Intellectual Property (IP),
• Develop new and further development of existing Procurement Academy training; coaching and training-on-the-job of our stakeholders in the areas of contracts management and negotiations,
• In the objectives to enhance performance and agility, standardize procurement excellence by proposing, drafting and revising standard contracts that integrate economic, commercial, technological, legal, and risk management requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• You hold a successfully completed university degree (Master's level) in Legal and/or Business Administration or equivalent, with experience in Contact Management, Business Law, or a comparable experience.
• You possess a good experience in Contract Management as well as in the legally secure drafting and design of procurement agreements (3+ years).
• You communicate at a fully negotiation-proof level in German and have fluent English language skills to cooperate effectively in an international context. German language is mandatory.
• Your are open-minded, self-motivated team-player, you provide a “Can Do” attitude who enjoys finding solutions to contractual issues / challenges,
• You are 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.

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