Ansty Park, Coventry and Troy, Indiana are responsible for thermal management capability within the Gas Turbine Fluid System Division. The role is based within Ansty Park which is a state-of-the-art facility, and this is an opportunity that would suit an individual that is looking to work in a rewarding, fast-paced and team focused organisation.

Role Summary

As Contracts Manager you will be responsible for the management and supervision of a contracts team consisting of Contract Specialist and Customer representatives across 2 manufacturing sites to develop, negotiate, and administer a variety of assigned contracts. You’ll lead the site contract management function by aligning and implementing effective goals, policies, and procedures, and by ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance.

In this role you will serve as a subject expert and internal consultant on overall contracting processes, regulatory requirements, negotiation techniques, and evaluation of risk. You’ll provide oversight for assigned programs, conducts contract risk management reviews and recommendations to efficiently and cost effectively mitigate potential risks, as well as managing the change control process with the Business Unit Manager / Business Team Leader. 

Core Responsibilities

• Manages customer commercial relationship linked to pricing negotiations and settlements 
• Establishes direction for functional team and direct reports and develops and mentors others, whilst champions professional certification and career development for the Group contracts administration/management community
• May execute the duties associated with Export Compliance, including division-wide Export Compliance Program and may act as Division's Export Administrator
• Investigates and resolves compliance problems and responds to questions from internal or customer sources and government regulatory agencies
• Coordinates training and business meetings to facilitate the exchange of information on contract reviews
• Develops and implements programs to increase cross-functional knowledge and awareness of contracting requirements and policies as needed
• Maintains and coordinates contacts with domestic and foreign civilian and military representatives, as well as customers and government agency officials
• Analyses problem/opportunity areas, structures data-gathering and evaluation of internal processes, and coordinates responses

Essential kills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Proficient in contract management concepts, tools, techniques, and risk management
• Strong negotiation skills
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and the ability to identify high-risk contractual terms
• Ability to create partnerships with the contract customers, end use customers, and suppliers
• Detailed knowledge of the product lines and marketplace associated with the fielded products in assigned contracts
• Demonstrated application of business concepts and accounting principles associated with project cost and budgetary planning/control
• Good understanding of the relationships between basic product, program, and operational information related to contracting
• Solid understanding of estimation methods, critical path analysis, and earned value techniques
• Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision
• Able to influence business decisions and negotiate resource allocation

What We Offer

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
• Income protection scheme
• Life Assurance x3 basic salary
• Share buying scheme
• Work from home 1 day a week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Funded membership of a professional body
• Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
• Free on-site car parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food
• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services

Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities. The Aerospace Group EMEA is a strategic business Group within PHEMEA. Hydraulic Systems Division EMEA (HSDE) is a key service provider to PHEMEA.

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.