Aftermarket Contracts Manager

Safran; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK Ltd is seeking an Aftermarket Contracts Manager to join the Contracts team in the Birmingham area. You will draft, negotiate and manage aftermarket contracts, advise on compliance, and support the Global Customer Services team to deliver on time and to the required quality.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least 5 years' experience in aerospace contracts, strong commercial acumen and excellent negotiation and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years in contracts.
• Experience drafting, negotiating and managing aerospace contracts.
• Experience in aerospace Aftermarket or MRO services.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk mitigation.
• Experience with customer-facing teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving with practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, approve and negotiate a wide range of aftermarket agreements.
• Act as contractual focal point for Aftermarket, guiding on risk, compliance and obligations.
• Support Business Development and Customer Services in developing contractual solutions.
• Lead customer contract negotiations and maintain relationships.
• Review and manage contract-related claims, disputes and change requests.
• Mentor and support Contracts Officers to promote best practice.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Aerospace experience

Aftermarket support

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Aftermarket Contracts Manager

Date Posted: 2026-09-21T04:42:49

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB, B1 1

Application Deadline: 2026-10-21T03:15:21.89

Job Description

Aftermarket Contracts Manager Wolverhampton This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Contracts team supporting Safran Actuation Systems UK Ltd. You will provide effective and efficient support to Actuation Systems' Aftermarket, in offering and supporting customers with products that are delivered on time, to the correct quality in a safe manner. This role includes advising the Global Customer Services team on compliance to contracts and supporting Business.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, approve and negotiate a wide range of aftermarket agreements, including supply, repair, maintenance, licensing and support contracts.
• Act as the contractual focal point for the Aftermarket business, providing guidance on commercial risk, compliance and contractual obligations.
• Support Business Development and Customer Services teams in developing contractual solutions that meet customer and business requirements.
• Lead customer contract negotiations, ensuring commercially sound outcomes while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Review and manage contract-related claims, disputes and change requests, providing practical solutions.
• Mentor and support Contracts Officers, promoting best practice and continuous development across the Contracts function.

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience, or 7 years' relevant experience in the absence of a degree.
• Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation and contract management within an aerospace or highly regulated environment.
• Previous experience supporting aerospace Aftermarket, customer support, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), or service-related activities.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate contractual risks.
• Experience supporting customer-facing teams and managing contractual relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical commercial solutions.

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring, coaching or developing Contracts Officers or junior team members.
• Legal qualifications or experience gained within a legal or commercial contracts environment.
• Knowledge of USG Contracting including FARs and DFARs and UK.
• Knowledge of Government compliance DEFCONs and DEFSTANs.