Contracts Manager (12 month contract) - 1312037 Fixed Term / Temporary - Full-time Job Family 13 - Legal & Contract Management Primary Location CA-Ontario-Toronto Organization Thales Canada Job Posting 06-Nov-2013, 2:06:40 PM Unposting Date Ongoing Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, serving the defence, aerospace, and security markets worldwide. We employ 70,000 people in 50 countries, and generate annual revenues of more than EUR13bn. Leveraging a global network of more than 20,000 high-level researchers, Thales offers an unmatched capability to develop and deploy critical information systems. We are part of the Ground Transportation Global Business Unit (GBU GTS). Thales has a unique leadership position in integrated transport systems with a comprehensive offering spanning three market segments: main line rail, urban transport, and toll road and motorway networks. Located in Toronto, Ontario, Thales Canada Transportation Solutions designs, supplies and installs signalling systems to control railway traffic with maximum safety. We are a world leader and pioneer in critical railway applications and we are shaping the signalling industry with our advanced solutions. Thales is known for its human resources philosophy and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Join a dynamic and fast paced organization which is growing as a result of exciting new domestic and international projects. To support our development, we are looking for a: Title: Contracts Manager Duration: 12 months Location: Toronto Job Purpose: The Contract Manager manages the bids and proposals cycle for the Legal &Contracts group: she/he is responsible for risk identification, risk mitigation recommendations, preparation of compliance statements and sales contracts and related agreements; to ensure compliance and governance procedures are implemented in the bids and proposals cycle; to draft and negotiate terms and conditions to ensure protection of company interests and the preservation of project profitability. Key Functions: In greater details: · To review RFPs and customer contracts to identify and prioritize legal and commercial risks. · To develop contractual positions and provide contract interpretation to the bids and proposals team, project team and senior management. · To prepare contract compliance matrices, risk assessment questionnaires and other pre-bid documentation. · To manage the development and implementation of a negotiation strategy for contract negotiations, from pre-award to execution; · To draft and negotiate contractual documentation including preliminary agreements, intra-unit agreements and customer and/or supplier contracts · To ensure compliance with Thales governance policies for new business contracts; · Liaise directly to bids & proposals team, finance and other departments; · Liaise directly with risk management analysts, brokers and sureties in connection with all contract bonding and insurance related matters. · To manage contracts after award. · International travel to Customers facilities as required representing Contracts in the discussion and negotiation of commercial/contractual issues. Basic Skill Level Requirements: · 3 to 7 years experience in a complex international engineering or high-technology environment or equivalent. · Negotiation skills and ability to effectively reach negotiated compromises. · Strong communication and inter-personal skills · Works independently · Organize and prioritize contractual and commercial risks and issues · Law degree and Spanish language fluency will be an asset If this opportunity interests you, please visit thalesgroup/careers/ and apply using our e-staffing tool. Thales thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thales is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applicants from the four designated groups (women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and aboriginals) to apply for employment.
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