Aftermarket Contracts Manager

Safran; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Contracts professional to support the Aftermarket in the UK, drafting, negotiating and managing a range of contracts to ensure on-time, on-quality delivery. You will mentor Contracts Officers and advise on commercial risk while supporting Business Development and Customer Services.

The role requires strong communication skills, experience in aerospace or regulated environments, and a proven track record in contract management and negotiations within Aftermarket activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Your Role

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.

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