Contract Performance Manager

GE Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation technology company is seeking a Contract Performance Manager to oversee contract productivity and supplier accountability. This remote position requires significant experience in commercial operations and a bachelor's degree. Strong negotiation and leadership skills are essential for success in managing supplier relationships and maximizing contract performance. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $155,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles.

Responsibilities

• Maximizing contract performance while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Ownership for productivity of assigned contracts through cost reduction, income generation, and working capital savings.
• Accountable for supplier performance including safety, compliance, and quality.

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Role: Contract Performance Manager. You will have a major impact on GE Aerospace profitability through owning overall contract performance, inclusive of total cost of ownership via safety, quality, on time delivery, unit price, and supplier relationship management.

This role is responsible for ownership of contract productivity and overall supplier accountability in the Global Machine & Fabrications Commodity. You will create and lead operational rhythms with internal and external stakeholders to drive mutually successful outcomes for GE and GE partners. You will provide necessary support on pre- and post-contractual administration & management, terms & conditions (T&Cs) of the contract, and the management of claims. The role requires cross-functional leadership capability and has autonomy within your respective supply base. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.

This role is based out of Headquarters in Evendale, OH. Open to a remote opportunity (preference to central & eastern time zone to be near GE Aerospace sites/suppliers).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• This role supports the Global Machining & Fabrication Commodity portfolio and will report to the Contract Performance Manager Staff Manager or the Commodity Executive depending on Suppliers assigned.
• Responsible for maximizing contract performance, while maintaining supplier relationships
• Ownership for the productivity of assigned contracts through cost reduction, cost avoidance, income generation, and working capital savings. Owns management of existing contracts to measure performance of contractual T&Cs against expectations (i.e. bid vs did process), identify gaps or opportunities, and manage cross functional team actions (i.e. cost recovery, terminations, productivity clauses, premiums, etc.) to maximize contractual productivity and performance
• Accountable for supplier performance inclusive of safety, compliance, quality, delivery, commercial, readiness and all elements within these areas (i.e. WIP Health, commits, payables, tooling, etc.)
• When supplier performance does not meet expectations, drive cross functional problem solving and structured action plans for improvement
• Leads cross functional teams to manage supplier relationships
• Acts as chief negotiator in significant deals and leads negotiations among the working team including, but not limited to sourcing colleagues, legal, finance, compliance, engineering, quality, manufacturing operations, product lines, customers, and suppliers
• Leads and is accountable for business approvals, supply award, and contract authoring
• Owns supplier relationships by driving business reviews on a regular cadence, with the responsibility to escalation frequency & attendance as defined by standard work
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier issues for assigned contracts
• Function as liaison between internal organizations and suppliers for assigned contracts
• In partnership with cross-functional teams, interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.
• Leads others to find creative solutions within complex contractual landscape with an emphasis on commercial value generation using all available currencies
• Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and question conflicting data for analysis
• Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision
• Travel up to 25% required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated significant commercial leadership, and experienced in negotiating large, complex deals
• Experienced in drafting, negotiating, and closing contracts, including business and legal terms
• Acts with humility, seeks perspective of others, and creates an inclusive culture
• Delivers with focus on key business objectives, working across large matrixed organizations
• Leads with transparency to reach the best mutual outcomes for GE and GE partners
• Demonstrated ability in leveraging creative commercial solutions and coaching the team to achieve the same
• Demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external relationship
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; Health Coach; Employee Assistance Program; retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability and life insurance; and paid time off. This document does not create a contract of employment.

The base pay range for this position is 130,000.00 - 155,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission per plan. This posting is expected to close on October 1st, 2025.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government for non-U.S. persons.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment.

GE Aerospace will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.