Contracts Manager

Pratt & Whitney Canada is looking for a Contract Manager to join our team in our offices in Longueuil. As a Contract Manager you will have to provide contracts support for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s product strategic sourcing, including the review, negotiation, drafting, and interpretation of complex long-term agreements with our global suppliers.

The ideal candidate will excel at managing and mitigating disputes, fostering strong partnerships with internal clients, and providing high visibility and strategic value across the Supply Chain department. You must be rigorous, have strong drafting and negotiations skills and have a minimum of five to ten years’ contract experience.

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Longueuil, and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like ?

• Prepare, negotiate, draft and close commercial agreements with suppliers, at all times ensuring compliance with company’s ethics, policies and procedures;
• Lead / support commercial and contract strategy development and negotiations with suppliers;
• Review supplier proposals, contract terms and conditions, statements of work;
• Conduct thorough contractual analysis on existing deals to identify potential risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate disputes and enhance contract performance.
• Implement contract strategy in support of business interests.
• Assist in resolution of contract disputes and/or commercial issues;
• Play a key role in driving strategic goals by delivering contract solutions that support business growth and optimize operational efficiency.
• Support tariff management activities with suppliers through partnership with the Pratt & Whitney U.S. and Pratt & Whitney Canada businesses.
• Provide strategic recommendations to all levels of management;
• Work closely with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Global Trade, Cyber Security, Intellectual Property and other subject matter experts in all stages of transaction activity.

What do you need to be successful ?

• Bachelor’s degree in law with a minimum of five to ten years legal and contracts’ experience drafting and negotiating agreements for a large multinational company;
• Substantial experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating high-dollar, long-term, and complex commercial contracts;
• Deep expertise in contractual analysis to support a growing portfolio;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Ability to independently identify the legal, IP and business risk of a proposed transaction and obtain appropriate terms;
• Ability to balance commercial and legal considerations, and to identify and deploy leverage, to obtain the best overall outcome for the company;
• Ability to think and work proactively and strategically in resolving legal issues with the ability to influence senior stakeholders;
• Ability to interact effectively with multiples levels of the organization and maintain strong relationship with peers, internal clients, and external suppliers;
• Experience in supply management is a strong asset;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Confident, persuasive and challenge driven;
• Strong sense of urgencies, priorities and detail oriented.
• This position is part of a French-speaking and English-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking