Overview
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
The candidate selected for this role will be responsible for the entire life cycle of assigned commercial contracts/agreements. Responsibilities include preparation of contract/agreement documents, proposals, terms risk assessments, pricing review and approval, fact finding and audit support, negotiations, administration, reconciliations and closeout. Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, interact with multiple disciplines and leadership, provide contractual guidance, establish effective long-term customer relationships, meet commitments to ensure customer satisfaction and incorporate contractual process continuous improvement projects. Candidate must be flexible and able to balance priorities within multiple programs.
Qualifications
Key Accountabilities:
Required:
· Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or other related course of study
· 5+ Years of experience of contracts and negotiations or equivalent experience
· Experience in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration and closeout
· Strong oral, written, presentation and negotiation skills
· Proven ability to work with stakeholders across multiple Business Units
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively work multiple simultaneous assignments
· Ability to coach others, and lead regardless of position or reporting relationship
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
· Ability to travel, as required
Preferred:
· Strong financial and business acumen; familiarity with accounting principles as they relate to contracting a plus
· Experience working in aerospace in support of production programs is a plus
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.