Contracts Manager

As a Contracts Manager, you will: Ensure and maintain effective commercial governance in accordance with policies, procedures and processes. Work to deadlines with excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Support and implement commercial objectives and their effective management and achievement. Implement effective contract management during project lifecycles, including customer liaison and customer relationship management on contractual matters. Contribute to the commercial aspects of bids, including the drafting of terms and conditions. Prepare, review and negotiate agreements, including but not limited to NDAs/PIAs, LTAs, novations, contracts, to protect Company's commercial and legal interest. Ensure the effective flow of prime terms into contractual arrangements with suppliers. Lead contract negotiations for terms and conditions and manage contracts through senior functional management, referring to legal counsel when necessary. Maintain an awareness of current statutory requirements influencing contract development and administration. Coach and develop junior members of the team to deliver against objectives. Have experience in Supplier/Subcontractor terms and relationship management. Adhere to legislation governing employment, including but not restricted to health and safety; data protection; equal opportunities; ensuring compliance with local policies and procedures. Comply with statutory requirements and regulations and Ontic Group policies. Undertake such other duties commensurate with the role that may be required from time to time. Main Qualifications and Requirements: Relevant business degree or minimum of 3 years’ prior commercial and contractual experience demonstrating the above responsibilities. Working experience of US Federal Acquisition FARS/DFARS and UK MOD DEFCON’s. Experience of working with a diverse customer group base and demonstrate the ability to identify key areas in contract terms supplied by other parties, that if accepted would represent a significant risk to the Company. Our Benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance Competitive PTO Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance) Flexible working arrangements Paid volunteering opportunities Access to mental health champions across our sites Commitment to development Employee referral program Equal Opportunity and Legal Notices: Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee. #J-18808-Ljbffr