Regional Contracts Manager (Supporting Africa/Middle East)
- Fort Worth, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs)/Requests for Proposal (RFPs)/Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Estimate Requests (ERs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) with internal and external customers.
- Coordinate basic proposal preparation, assists with internal documentation for gate approvals as required, and obtain management approval for submission to the customer.
- Develop basic proposal and contract strategy to include risk mitigation and responsibility as the primary point of contact for the review of terms and conditions of contract/requirement documents for compliance.
- Support basic negotiations ensuring customer needs are satisfied while meeting Bell business and financial objectives
- Assist in basic contract administration from contract award to contract closeout as well as manage special assignments and projects within Contracts.
- Coordinate with and influence personnel in multiple functions, Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), Centers of Excellence (COEs), and at a variety of levels to ensure effective and efficient compliance with contractual and customer requirements.
- Adapt and improve business processes/practices to meet company goals and satisfy customer needs.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer relationship management skills as serve as primary liaison between external customer and Bell for contractual matters.
- Responsible for regional contract administration and contractual requirements during air shows involving interaction with management of other functional departments, affiliates, and the customer as necessary.
- Coordinate all actions and processes required for contract development, completions, and deliveries as well as maintain and disseminate aircraft allocation information.
- Hands-on experience with group projects involving; proposal preparation, direct customer interaction, compliance management, or negotiations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with customers and representatives from other Bell departments.
- Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize a variety of assignments.
- Proficiency in all MS office suite products.
- Ability to prepare and give presentations to executive-level management.
- Experience with Salesforce is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2+ years combined experience in Contracts, Finance, Pricing, Legal, or Procurement Contracts.
- Familiarity with Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), international acquisition regulations and processes, and commercial agreements is preferred.
- Must have passport; Position may require up to 10% domestic and international travel.
- You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
- 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
- 120 hours Vacation time
- 12-13 paid holidays per year
- 6 weeks parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health insurance
- On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
- Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
- And so much more