Procurement Contracts Manager (m, f, d)

Airbus Defence and Space; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager in Toulouse to lead complex contract negotiations for Space Systems. The role requires a legal/contractual background and 8+ years of experience with Sales and/or Procurement.

You will collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal and Export Control to optimize contractual outcomes and manage risk. Join a diverse, international team and contribute to strategic projects, with opportunities for professional growth and security clearance

Qualifications

• Legal background or contractual knowledge
• 8+ years in contract negotiation with exposure to Sales and/or Procurement
• Open-minded, self-motivated team-player
• Can Do attitude with solution focus
• Customer oriented with excellent communication and collaboration
• Analytical and rigorous, able to explain complex topics to stakeholders
• Willing to take on tasks from operational to strategic
• Fluent in English, both oral and written

Responsabilités

• Act as the Procurement Contract Manager (PCM) focal point for Space Systems activities and programs
• Provide support and drive advice on Call for Tenders (CFTs), assess bids and oversee contract awards
• Lead contract drafting and negotiations in collaboration with Procurement
• Approve and sign the Contract Validation Form (CVF) with all key elements captured
• Oversee contract lifecycle: drafting, amendments, claims, settlements, and key documents
• Mitigate contractual risks through expert analysis and advice during disputes
• Support preparation/defense of claims and pre-litigation matters
• Provide cross-functional expertise in contract design, drafting, and negotiation
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual implications of strategic projects (IP, confidentiality)
• Develop Procurement Academy training and coaching for stakeholders
• Standardize procurement contracts to integrate economic, commercial, legal and risk management requirements

Connaissances

Contract negotiation

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Formation

Legal background or contractual knowledge

Description du poste

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Procurement Contracts Manager (m/f) to join our "Procurement Contracts department" in Toulouse dedicated to Space Systems Business line.

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.

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.

Join a dedicated team that acts every day true to the global Airbus purpose: “We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world”.

Your working environment

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city of the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.
• 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.

Your challenges

• Act as the Procurement Contract Manager (“PCM”) Focal Point for applicable Space Systems business activities and programs,
• 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 any Airbus final signature,
• Hand in hands with the Procurement function, oversee and manage the contract lifecyle, 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.

Your profile

• Legal background or contractual knowledge acquired from a previous experience,
• Experience of 8+ years in contract negotiation and exposure to Sales and/or Procurement,
• Open-minded, self-motivated team-player,
• Can Do attitude who enjoys finding solutions to contractual issues / challenges,
• 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,
• Fluent in English, both oral and written, and naturally at ease with words and drafting.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

What we offer

• A collaborative and supportive team environment;
• An interesting and challenging role with exposure to a variety of subjects and stakeholders;
• Interaction with suppliers and other functions (Support, Sales, Finance, Legal, Export ..) and external parties;
• Contribution to the delivery of the Airbus strategy and Top Company Objectives (TCO).
• The opportunity to develop new and transferable skills and knowledge that will support you throughout your career. This position may later provide development opportunities within contracts/legal/commercial functions both on the sales and procurement side across the entire Airbus group.
• You are willing to undergo the process to obtain a national security clearance, or you have already a Security Clearance

Not a 100% match?

No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAS

Employment Type

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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