Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires. Mission description What does the role look like? We're looking for a commercially minded Contract Manager to oversee and strengthen the way we manage contracts across our engineering and manufacturing operations. This role will work closely with all areas of the business Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality to ensure every agreement we enter supports our commercial goals, protects our position, and enables smooth delivery to our customers. You'll be at the centre of our commercial decision-making: reviewing and drafting supplier and customer contracts, managing risk, and driving consistency across the business. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including supply, manufacturing, service, and customer agreements. Assess contractual risks and liabilities, advising the leadership team on commercial and operational implications. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies. Support engineering and project teams in interpreting contract requirements and managing deliverables. Lead contract reviews during bid and proposal stages ensuring terms, pricing, and obligations align with business strategy. Manage contract change control, extensions, renewals, and performance tracking. Maintain an organised contract repository and ensure accurate version control. Develop and implement standard contract templates and approval workflows. Collaborate with legal advisors on complex or high-value negotiations. Provide training and guidance to managers and project leads on contract awareness and risk management. What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Background in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or legal within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Proven ability to interpret and negotiate terms across customer, supplier, and subcontractor agreements. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills able to challenge constructively and influence at all levels. Desirable skills: Good understanding of supply chain, project delivery, and commercial frameworks. Experience working with international contracts, including familiarity with U.S. regulations such as: ITAR, EAR etc olid knowledge of UK commercial law, contract law principles, and industry frameworks (NEC, JCT, or customer-specific terms). Confident negotiating with suppliers, customers, and legal representatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain contractual positions clearly to non-legal stakeholders. Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Skilled at balancing commercial pragmatism with risk control knowing when to challenge and when to compromise.