Contract Manager for Procurement (m/w/d), Taufkirchen

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Tasks

• Focal point for specific projects/programs in Space Systems
• Manage the definition of the Airbus Defence & Space procurement contractual policy and ensure its implementation and associated contractual Terms & Conditions,
• Drafting and revision of standard procurement contracts integrating all relevant requirements (e.g., economic, commercial, technological, legal, risk management)
• Providing support and advice in Call for Tenders (CFTs) by approving the contractual baseline, assessing the contractual elements of bids, preparing/supporting the negotiations and overseeing the awards;
• Prepare and perform/lead negotiations; contract drafting and negotiations of contracts together with the procurement commodity managers (all types of contracts, from non-disclosure agreements, collaboration agreements, procurement of goods, services etc.) to secure both Procurement and Sales Campaigns objectives and targets whilst adhering to governance & policies.
• Approving and signing of the contract validation form (CVF) which shall contain the key elements of the contract (executive summary, main deviations, risks and opportunities of the contract).
• Management of contracts in place: preparation, drafting and negotiation of e.g., complex contract amendments, claims and settlement agreements during the life cycle of the contract together with Procurement Commodity Buyers; Contractual analysis of agreements and advice in case of disagreements / potential forthcoming disputes between Company and suppliers concerning existing procurement contracts.
• Provision a support for the preparation/defense of claims and pre-litigation;
• Provision of specialized support and expertise in contract analysis, -drafting, design and -negotiations for Company functions other than Procurement.
• Advising internal stakeholders on contractual implications of internal (improvement) projects (e.g., confidentiality or intellectual property aspects).
• Development of new and further development of existing Procurement Academy training; coaching and training-on-the-job of our stakeholders in the areas of contracts and negotiations.

Profile

• You hold a university degree, with a legal background and have developed a robust contractual knowledge acquired through your previous experiences
• You bring 6 years plus of experience in contracts negotiations and exposure to sales, procurement, or commercial environments
• You are a native German speaker with professional negotiation-level fluency in English. You have a natural gift for language and are skilled at drafting clear, precise contractual text.
• You are an open-minded and self-motivated team player who is comfortable operating at all levels, meaning you are equally happy handling day-to-day operational support as you are leading strategic projects.
• You possess a "Can Do" attitude. You genuinely enjoy tackling contractual challenges and finding creative, business-focused solutions.
• You are customer oriented, with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• You are analytical and rigorous. You have a knack for breaking down complex, technical, or legal concepts and explaining them clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• You are pragmatic, able to balance contractual and business risks, priorities, oversights and compliance
• You are willing to undergo the process to obtain a national security clearance, or you have already a Security Clearance