Senior Enterprise Contract Strategist

Cleveland Wheel and Brake Systems; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Participation Units (GPU)

Competitive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland Wheel and Brake Systems (CWBS) seeks a senior Contracts professional to lead enterprise contract governance and risk management. The role advises executives, shapes policy, and oversees complex, high-value agreements across the organization.

You will drive contract standards, support negotiations, and guide teams in implementing contract management systems, ensuring compliance and value creation across CWBS’s aerospace portfolio.

Qualifications

• + Expert knowledge of contract administration, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• + Proven experience supporting enterprise-level contract functions and executive stakeholders
• + Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, finance, or related discipline
• + 6+ years of experience in contracts administration, legal operations, or related field
• + Operates with high independence and significant organizational influence

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise contract administration strategy and governance practices.
• Oversee and approve highly complex, high-risk, or strategically significant contracts.
• Provide guidance to executives on contract obligations, exposure, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and enforce enterprise-wide contract policies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead implementation or enhancement of contract management systems and tools.
• Represent the organization in key negotiations and external contractual discussions.

Skills

Enterprise contract governance

Contract risk and compliance

Executive advisory support

Negotiation and influencing

Policy and standards development

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Drafting and redlining terms

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, finance, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cleveland Wheel and Brake Systems (CWBS) seeks a senior Contracts professional to lead enterprise contract governance and risk management. The role advises executives, shapes policy, and oversees complex, high-value agreements across the organization.

You will drive contract standards, support negotiations, and guide teams in implementing contract management systems, ensuring compliance and value creation across CWBS’s aerospace portfolio.