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Nicholas Emas
Talent Acquisition Manager at Nidec Motor Corporation
Position Objective:
The Defense Contracts Management (DCM) position is responsible for managing the Contracts and Subcontracts Team and leading the contract creation process for all Defense business. The CM is responsible for creating and maintaining strong relationships internally and with customers and suppliers with respect to all structure and content of contractual documents, discussions and negotiations. The CM works with Business Development and Program Management to set clear requirements for a project to be proposed, managed and executed to.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and direction on all Defense contracts
Identify and assess the primary contractual risks, opportunities and requirements and communicates them with the project team
Work with Business Development and Program Management to define the contract strategy
Develop a knowledge base of negotiating strategies, best practices, and negotiation personnel and teams
Make improvements to processes, procedures, workflow and organizational structures for contract management
Work alongside other Sales and Procurement colleagues to develop statements of work (SOWs) and understand any current requests for information (RFIs), requests for quotations (RFQs) and requests for proposal (RFPs) that are in the pipeline
Uphold legal and ethical practices in all matters
Provide contract-related issue resolution
Manage storage of all contract-related correspondence and documentation according to company policy
Seek potential improvements to internal processes and tools for all contract related efforts
Monitor project period of performance for close-out, extension or renewal to ensure that no gaps are left open in contractual performance
Communicate contract related information to internal and external stakeholders including legal, DFAS, DCMA, DCAA, etc.
Leads contractual change management efforts on existing contracts
Experience/Skills:
Due to government contracts, must be a US Citizen for positions at the North Mankato facility.
4-5 years of experience in contract management preferred
Legal background with relevant experience as contract manager for governmental projects preferred
Preferred experience in the Defense business
Excellent professional, legal written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills and experience
Resilient and relentless in pursuit of targets and objectives
Education:
Bachelors degree in related field
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing and Management
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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