Aerospace Cost & Contracts Leader

Middle River Aerostructure Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness

Immediate 401k vesting

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS in Baltimore seeks a Cost and Contracts Manager to drive supplier agreement strategies, negotiate terms, and lead multi‑year cost‑out initiatives. You will collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to execute supplier transitions, ensuring compliance and strong commercial results.

The role requires a 5+ year background in supply chain/contracts, aerospace or manufacturing exposure, and export‑control awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of supply chain, purchasing, finance, contracts, or related experience.
• Aerospace or industrial manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• This position involves access to export‑controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop long‑term supplier agreement strategies.
• Lead complex contract negotiations with domestic and global suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
• Drive multi‑year cost‑out initiatives, competitive bid events, should‑cost analysis, and sourcing strategies.
• Present commercial recommendations to senior leadership, supporting executive decision‑making through robust analytical and financial modeling.
• Direct cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to execute supplier transitions and commercial strategies.
• Ensure contract, compliance, and technical documentation meet MRAS and ST Engineering standards.
• Mentor and guide commodity buyers, fostering a high‑performance sourcing team.

Skills

Supply chain

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Export control compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

ST Engineering MRAS in Baltimore seeks a Cost and Contracts Manager to drive supplier agreement strategies, negotiate terms, and lead multi‑year cost‑out initiatives. You will collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to execute supplier transitions, ensuring compliance and strong commercial results.

The role requires a 5+ year background in supply chain/contracts, aerospace or manufacturing exposure, and export‑control awareness.