contract manager

Rolls-Royce plc; Novi (MI); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Legal Counsel – Procurement in Novi, MI for a hybrid role with minimum two days in the office. You will support sourcing, supply chain, and procurement teams, negotiating supplier agreements while managing risks and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and related U.S.

government programs. You will work with stakeholders to establish and enforce contract templates, playbooks, and governance processes, ensuring a resilient and compliant procurement function across

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor's with 5 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s with 3 years of relevant experience, OR JD/PhD.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for sourcing initiatives and procurement transactions, including escalation and approval forums.
• Advise procurement leadership and business functions as an embedded partner with understanding of cost structure, supply continuity, and risk appetite.
• Develop and maintain purchasing terms, risk standards, playbooks, and contract templates (master supply, tooling, development, and quality agreements).
• Manage supplier risk, including distressed or insolvent suppliers and single-/sole-source situations, and supply-chain continuity for government programs.

Skills

Legal advisory

Sourcing & procurement

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

JD/PhD

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Contract lifecycle management system

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Legal Counsel - Procurement

Work Schedule: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days in office)

Work Location: Novi, MI

Relocation assistance is available as applicable.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary:

As Legal Counsel – Procurement, you will be the primary legal advisor supporting sourcing, supply chain, and procurement teams across the business. You will partner with stakeholders to identify and manage legal and commercial risks, negotiate strategic supplier agreements, and help ensure a resilient and compliant supply chain supporting both commercial and U.S. government programs.

Responsibilities:

• Legal support for sourcing initiatives and procurement transactions (direct and indirect materials, capital equipment, and services), including escalation and approval forums.
• Advising procurement leadership and business functions as an embedded sparring partner, with a firm grasp of cost structure, supply continuity, and risk appetite.
• Developing and maintaining purchasing terms and conditions, risk standards, playbooks, and contract templates (master supply, tooling, development, and quality agreements).
• Supplier risk management, including distressed or insolvent suppliers and single-/sole-source situations, and supply-chain continuity for engine programs with government end‑use.
• Negotiating and reviewing complex domestic and international purchasing and framework agreements, primarily under U.S. law and, where relevant, other governing law.
• Claims and recourse management with suppliers.
• Advising on supply chain compliance matters and supplier flow‑down obligations.
• Establishing/maintaining antitrust guardrails within procurement working in close collaboration with the compliance function.
• Supporting compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Buy American / Trade Agreements Act sourcing rules.
• Advising procurement and program teams on flow‑down of U.S. government prime contract clauses into subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Supporting resolution of government‑related supplier disputes and claims.

Position Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, OR;
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, OR;
• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, OR;
• JD/PhD
• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior in‑house corporate legal counsel experience supporting Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Experience within a large, complex, multinational organization.
• Experience developing standardized contract templates, playbooks, and contract governance processes.
• Experience implementing or improving a contract lifecycle management system.
• Familiarity with U.S. government contracting requirements, particularly FAR and DFARS.
• Experience negotiating agreements involving government contract flow‑down provisions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial, or other complex supply chain environments.
• Knowledge of export controls, sanctions, cybersecurity obligations, and international procurement compliance.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional teams, including Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Compliance.

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Closing date: November 30, 2026

Job Posting Date 02 Nov 2026; 00:11

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $122,741 - $199,454-Annually

Location: Novi, MI

Benefits

Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long‑term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls‑Royce provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically‑advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. At the heart of our business is the unrivalled dedication and technical expertise of our people. To support them we provide an environment of caring and belonging where everyone is themselves and supports each other. Discover how you can contribute your unique skills to our dynamic team. We invite you to keep track of any applications and explore our exciting career opportunities. Thank you for considering a rewarding career with us where your talent and passion matter. Our vacancies are always up to date. Once a vacancy has been filled, the advertisement will be removed from our website. You can find further information regarding your application in our FAQ section.