Senior Aerospace Aftermarket Contracts Manager

Safran; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking an experienced Aftermarket Contracts Manager in Wolverhampton to manage and negotiate a wide range of post‑sale agreements. You will support commercial teams, mitigate risk and ensure compliance across aerospace aftermarkets and MRO activities.

Key responsibilities include leading negotiations, drafting contracts, and mentoring Contracts Officers while maintaining strong customer relationships and a focus on timely, quality deliverables.

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.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical commercial solutions.

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

Aerospace experience

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking an experienced Aftermarket Contracts Manager in Wolverhampton to manage and negotiate a wide range of post‑sale agreements. You will support commercial teams, mitigate risk and ensure compliance across aerospace aftermarkets and MRO activities.

Key responsibilities include leading negotiations, drafting contracts, and mentoring Contracts Officers while maintaining strong customer relationships and a focus on timely, quality deliverables.