Aerospace Contracts Performance & Renewal Lead

BARNES; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company co

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BARNES Aerospace in Bristol, CT seeks a Contracts Performance Manager to drive the full contract lifecycle from verbal acceptance to signing and ongoing management. You will own negotiations with legal and sales, ensure terms and EBITDA targets, and coordinate across pricing, finance, and operations to enable profitable execution.

The role requires deep OEM contract experience, CLM/ERP/Salesforce proficiency, and strong collaboration across engineering, operations, and finance. Travel approx.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in OEM commercial or contracts in aerospace or high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience with CLM systems, ERP tools, Salesforce, and contract terminology.
• Ability to assess pricing, margins, and EBITDA impact across product lifecycles.
• Strong negotiation and risk management, with cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own contract negotiations with GC and Sales leaders.
• Manage OEM agreements and contract lifecycle from RFQ to renewal.
• Ensure contract compliance, escalations, and EBITDA delivery.
• Lead monthly reviews with Service, Sales, and Pricing teams.
• Coordinate with Pricing/Finance for deal accuracy and health.
• Drive renewal activities and contract signature.
• Provide training on commercial/contract knowledge to CS teams.

Skills

Negotiation & risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to details

Education

Bachelor's degree; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

CLM systems

ERP tools

Salesforce

Excel/Power BI

Job description

BARNES Aerospace in Bristol, CT seeks a Contracts Performance Manager to drive the full contract lifecycle from verbal acceptance to signing and ongoing management. You will own negotiations with legal and sales, ensure terms and EBITDA targets, and coordinate across pricing, finance, and operations to enable profitable execution.

The role requires deep OEM contract experience, CLM/ERP/Salesforce proficiency, and strong collaboration across engineering, operations, and finance. Travel approx.