Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com.

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate.  We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.

Job Summary

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking a highly organized, goal-oriented, strategic Contracts Manager to join our growing organization.  The Contracts Manager has a direct reporting line to the Vice President, Supply Chain and will work closely with the Enterprise Legal Team to provide general contracting and project leadership to the Supply Chain organization, with a primary focus on managing the strategy for the supplier contracting process.  This includes contract planning, development, negotiations, and administration.  This is a process manager role and does not currently have direct reports.  Executive level communication and presentation skills are required as periodic updates to the Cirrus Executive Leadership Team on progress towards key contracting goals, negotiations, and objectives are required.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with corporate guidelines. Analyzes all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures. Working with the Corporate Legal Team, develops a set of standard contracts for the company. Evaluates the current contract database and determines whether it will meet the company’s future requirements. Prepares requests for proposals for distribution to suppliers. Provides responses to bids, proposals and contract negotiations. Audits existing contracts and oversees contract modifications. Analyzes a contract’s risk to the business. Visits supplier sites and meets with key business partners. Monitors the performance of each signed contract. Ensures that business goals are accomplished by contract implementation. Coordinates with the finance department to ensure collection of contractual discounts (pay terms, rebates, etc). Ensures that contracts are in line with corporate goals and objectives. Leads complex contract negotiations and manages all changes in and addendums to existing contracts. Identifies potential improvements to existing policies. Prepares reports on the status of contracts for management. Represents Cirrus in a highly professional manner internally and externally. Travel may be required up to 10%. Conducts special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college and 7-10 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 5 years in contracts/procurement. Experience as a subject matter expert in contracting and procurement. Experience developing and standardizing operations. M&A Experience is a plus. An advanced law degree (Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, Master of Legal Studies) and related experience is highly preferred.

Other Qualifications:

Strong understanding of contract law and contracting business terms Ability to accurately read, interpret, develop and negotiate terms and conditions of contracts Strong negotiation and price/cost analysis experience Strong understanding of federal procurement regulations Ability to develop, assist, and lead vendor/procurement evaluations Ability to develop, implement, and maintain thorough documentation processes and results Ability to translate complex issues into easily understood summaries or solutions Financial Acumen Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.