Procurement Contract Manager (m/f) (Space Systems)

Location: Toulouse Area, France; flexible working arrangements may be available where possible.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and defense solutions, including next-generation space systems for commercial and governmental customers.

What you will do

• Act as the Procurement Contract Manager focal point for Space Systems activities and programs.
• Support calls for tenders by assessing contractual baselines and bids, preparing negotiations, and overseeing contract awards.
• Lead contract drafting and negotiations with Procurement and manage the full contract lifecycle, including amendments, claims, and settlement agreements.
• Analyze and mitigate contractual risks, supporting dispute resolution, claims, and pre-litigation matters.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract design, confidentiality, intellectual property, and strategic projects.
• Develop procurement contract standards and training while coaching stakeholders in contract management and negotiations.

Requirements

• Legal background or contractual knowledge gained through previous experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in contract negotiation, with exposure to Sales and/or Procurement.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Pragmatic approach to contractual and business risks, priorities, oversight, and compliance.
• Security clearance is required, or eligibility for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Culture & Benefits

• International, multicultural environment with a team of more than 30 Contract Managers.
• Financial rewards, profit-sharing schemes, an employee savings plan, and voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Extra days off, holiday transfer options, and social, cultural, and sports activities.
• Complementary health insurance and site-dependent health and wellbeing services.
• Access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, expert career paths, and development programs.

Hiring process

• Applications are submitted through the Airbus careers process.
• Applicants must demonstrate awareness of compliance risks and commitment to integrity.