Commercial Contracts manager – Defense & Security Division

CAEs Defense & Security business unit is a globally recognized training and mission systems integrator. As a high technology company we are at the leading edge of digital innovation providing training and mission support solutions across multi-domain operations air land maritime space and cyber. We are committed to being our customers partner of choice to help elevate safety efficiency and readiness so that our customers can achieve their best performance.

We are looking for an experienced Commercial / Contracts manager to act as contractual and commercial support in bidding for & managing contracts and providing commercially reasonable contractual solutions in conjunction with and support of the Defence and Security Strategy & Business Development and Programmes teams within the CAE EMEA region.

• Serve as a focal point of contact for customers (external and internal) regarding contractual matters by establishing good customer relationships and communications.

• Perform review of customer proposed contractual agreements (NDAs Teaming Agreements TAAs Contracts etc.) and provide CAE position as required in close conjunction with CAE legal counsel.

• Proactive participation in business-winning Bid Teams including:

• Generating the Commercial Response to Customer RFPs in accordance with the agreed strategy relevant input from other disciplines (e.g. prices; payment plan from Finance/Pricing; IP LDs and liability from CAE legal) and Customer requirements;

• Assisting Bids and Proposals Manager to generate Proposal Documentation (Commercial Volume Risk and Opportunities Registers Compliance Matrices etc.) matched to Customer requirements;

• Undertaking a commercial/contractual review of the full suite of proposal documents provided by Bids and Proposals Manager;

• Support the development and implementation of the negotiation strategy;

• Participation in contract negotiations with Customers to fulfil business requirements in support of Sales/Business Development Lead and / or Programme Manager.

• In close conjunction with CAE legal counsel prepare and negotiate contracts and amendments to existing contracts and arrange for their approval.

• Provide guidance on compliance to terms and conditions of customer contracts identify the appropriate flow down of such terms and conditions to potential subcontractors.

• Assist the Programme Management function by supporting subcontract negotiations as required.

• Identification of potential contractual liabilities risks issues and disputes arising with customers suppliers partners and third parties and report to CAE legal accordingly and jointly produce mitigation plans.

• Maintain contractual records documentation of key correspondence status and issue reports etc.

• Support in ensuring compliance with all relevant Corporate Policies and Procedures relevant to bidding for and managing contracts.

• Any other duties as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.

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