Contracts Manager in Wolverhampton

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager looking for a challenging role within a dynamic team? Moog Military Aircraft Group is seeking a dedicated Contracts Manager to lead and inspire our Contracts Department at our Wolverhampton site. 

This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in business capture activities, contract management, and strategic development. The Contracts Manager will perform at various levels of responsibility and accountability within the Military Aircraft Group operating model. This includes managing contracts-related activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to the strategic direction of the Wolverhampton site and the broader business division.

Under the guidance of the Director of Contracts, you will manage resources, budgets, and assets to ensure overall contracts performance. Lead and coordinate contracts improvement initiatives and supervise a team of approximately 5 to 10 direct and indirect reports.

Responsibilities Include
Team Leadership: Oversee a team responsible for sell-side activities including proposal development, terms and conditions negotiation, contract execution and monitoring, and sales order entry.
Expertise and Training: Act as the site’s contractual/legal expert. Provide edification, training, and support to the Contracts Department members.
Regulatory Knowledge: Maintain a strong understanding of UK regulations and a willingness to learn US FAR/DFAR regulations. Ensure the team is up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements.
Strategic Liaison: Serve as the primary contact and strategic advisor for AS9100, MoD, Prime Customer, DCMA, and CAV audits and inquiries.
Regulatory Training: Develop and administer regulatory training programs to meet government and other regulatory specifications.
Performance and Strategy: Hold complete accountability for the site’s contracts performance and strategy implementation. Collaborate closely with site leadership and other teams to drive the business forward.

Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
10+ years of experience in Contracts Administration on complex aerospace, defense, or military programs.
Working knowledge of the Military of Defense (MoD), US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and US Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARs).
Experience with UK and . Export Administration Regulations (EAR) .
This position requires access to United States export-controlled information.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
trong communication and negotiation abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and inspire a shared vision.

In Return Moog can offer you
You'll have access to learning and development opportunities that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.
You'll enjoy the advantages of working in a state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility with free parking, electric car charging access.
We offer a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package including (but not limited to) 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), access to mental health support and expert financial advice, Life Assurance, a Company Pension Contribution starting at 6%, Employee Share Scheme options.

You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision
At Moog, we believe in the people who work for us. As part of our investment in our people, we make diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority. Our goal is to create a culture where we value, respect, and provide fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees.
Moog aspires to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company where employees are empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work every day. By recognizing and celebrating our differences, we cultivate an environment that’s the right fit for every person inside of it.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: The UK Resourcing Team diligently manages all vacancies through direct hiring and referrals, prioritizing efficiency, and excellence. When external support becomes necessary, we formally release these opportunities to agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be accepted, and no introduction fee will apply.

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