Regional Contracts Manager (Supporting Africa/Middle East) presso Bell Textron Inc.

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Contracts

Bring your skills and experience as the Regional Contracts Manager, where you will be an individual contributor responsible for performing proposal and significant contract admin tasks including review of RFIs/RFPs, prepare Estimate Requests, proposals, work authorization, customer correspondence, coordinate with internal/external customers; conduct negotiations and writing/review/closeout of contract documents. You will interface heavily with leaders in the commercial business organization. This position will support the Africa and Middle East region.

What you’ll be doing as a Regional Contracts Manager:

• Coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs)/Requests for Proposal (RFPs)/Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Estimate Requests (ERs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) with internal and external customers.
• Coordinate basic proposal preparation, assists with internal documentation for gate approvals as required, and obtain management approval for submission to the customer.
• Develop basic proposal and contract strategy to include risk mitigation and responsibility as the primary point of contact for the review of terms and conditions of contract/requirement documents for compliance.
• Support basic negotiations ensuring customer needs are satisfied while meeting Bell business and financial objectives
• Assist in basic contract administration from contract award to contract closeout as well as manage special assignments and projects within Contracts.
• Coordinate with and influence personnel in multiple functions, Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), Centers of Excellence (COEs), and at a variety of levels to ensure effective and efficient compliance with contractual and customer requirements.
• Adapt and improve business processes/practices to meet company goals and satisfy customer needs.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer relationship management skills as serve as primary liaison between external customer and Bell for contractual matters.
• Responsible for regional contract administration and contractual requirements during air shows involving interaction with management of other functional departments, affiliates, and the customer as necessary.
• Coordinate all actions and processes required for contract development, completions, and deliveries as well as maintain and disseminate aircraft allocation information.

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margin-bottom: 8.25pt; background: white;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background: white;%22%3EFamiliarity with Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), international acquisition regulations and processes, and commercial agreements is preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-bottom: 8.25pt; background: white;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background: white;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background: white;%22%3EMust have passport; Position may require up to 10% domestic and international travel.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 8.25pt; background: white; font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background: white;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background: white;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cb%3EWhat we offer you in return:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul style=%22margin-top: 0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3EYou%26rsquo;ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E120 hours Vacation time%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E12-13 paid holidays per year%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E6 weeks parental leave%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3ETuition reimbursement%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3ECompetitive salary%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3EComprehensive health insurance%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Ca name=%22_Hlk143163040%22%3E%3C/a%3EOn-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3EAccess to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3EAnd so much more%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3EIt%26rsquo;s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let%26rsquo;s make history together.%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Ci%3EWe are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.%3C/i%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Candidarsi ora