contract manager
Core
Primary legal advisor supporting sourcing, supply chain, and procurement teams to manage legal/commercial risks, negotiate supplier agreements, and ensure supply chain compliance for commercial and U.S. government programs.
Role type
In-house legal counsel (procurement)
Builds
Strategic supplier agreements, contract templates, and compliant supply chain frameworks
Domain
Aerospace, defense, and industrial supply chain
Required skills
Contract negotiation, risk management, U.S. government contracting (FAR/DFARS), antitrust compliance, claims management, supply chain continuity planning, legal drafting
Preferred skills
In-house corporate legal counsel experience, multinational organization experience, contract lifecycle management systems, manufacturing/aerospace/defense supply chain experience, export controls and sanctions knowledge
Technologies
Contract lifecycle management systems
Responsibilities
Legal support for sourcing initiatives and procurement transactions; Advising procurement leadership on cost structure and risk appetite; Developing purchasing terms, risk standards, and contract templates; Managing supplier risk including distressed suppliers and sole-source situations; Negotiating complex domestic and international purchasing agreements; Advising on supply chain compliance and flow-down obligations; Establishing antitrust guardrails; Supporting compliance with FAR/DFARS and Buy American rules; Resolving government-related supplier disputes
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, specialized IC
