Contracts Manager (Maternity Cover)

Job Description:

We are looking for a Contracts Manager (Maternity Cover) in Copenhagen to join Satair’s international commercial contracts team. Draft and negotiate contracts with customers, protect our company’s interest by controlling contractual risk and interact with many experts in the aviation industry. This position is for a fixed term (around 9-11 months) as it is to cover for a team member on maternity leave.

What the job is …

​The Contracts Manager will be covering for a team member during maternity leave and will be part of a small, global and highly specialized contracts team within Satair.

The main focus of this position will be on the business of Satair in Europe, Middle East and Africa and will support Satair contracts with customers related to products and services in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders. In addition, the position is aimed to support the other, regular activity of the Satair contracts team.

The position will be located in Copenhagen and requires the ability to travel for work, mainly within Europe, appr. 2 to 4 times a year (or as needed).
 

The responsibilities include:

• Build, draft, negotiate, approve and manage any commercial downstream contracts with customers for Satair A/S and for the rest of the Satair organisation (including Airbus S.A.S.) in compliance with our processes and policies and while minimizing our risks

• Manage contract lifecycle, from the internal validation and archiving to the implementation and follow-up, as e.g. amendments, renewal and termination, as well as disputes

• Support the Satair contracts team in managing the contractual templates, the commercial policies of Satair and Airbus Services and Satair’s General terms and Conditions

• Assist internal stakeholders in the Satair organisation and Airbus by providing guidance and ensuring compliance on contractual topics, incl. claims and disputes

How you will contribute to the team

• We are looking for at least 3 years of experience in an international commercial contracting or legal environment, or another relevant role. 

• At least 2 years of experience in drafting and/or negotiating commercial contracts in English or equivalent experience.

• Understanding of English law with regards to commercial contracts, understanding of Danish or French law would be a plus.

• Preferably a degree in Law, Business, Finance, (Aerospace) Engineering or equivalent

• Ideally a high degree of aviation business understanding.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in English (and any other language would be a plus).

• Customer mindset with a strong intercultural understanding.

• Diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion skills.

• Strong stakeholder and relationship management

• Able to reach agreements on a non-confrontational win-win basis

• Team player with a positive attitude

• Ability to participate and contribute to transversal, international projects and company targets

• Able to work in a self-directed, autonomous mode with minimal supervision

• Professional level of discretion, keeping confidentiality of contractual matters

• Solid skills in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace are a plus

What does your next challenge look like?

At SATAIR, we believe in sustainable aviation that allows people to travel and connect across the globe.

We are on a mission to provide world class material solutions that keep aircraft flying and extend their lifespan.

In Satair, you can challenge the status quo, pioneer new ways of working, and generate real value for airlines and suppliers worldwide.

Being part of the Airbus family gives us the opportunity to live a global mindset, working in international and diverse teams and collaborating across functions, sites and cultures.

If you want to work as one team embracing a can-do attitude in a demanding environment, then we offer a great place to explore, learn, and grow, making an impact on aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation.

If you want to know more about our business, have a closer look at our website www.SATAIR.com or check out our SATAIR Youtube Channel at www.youtube.com/sataircompany !

Come on board and join us at Satair, an Airbus Services Company!

About SATAIR

Satair is an Airbus Services company offering first-class material management solutions in the aviation aftermarket industry. We take pride in delivering an excellent customer experience around the clock, driving innovation, and contributing to aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation. 

With our global functional organisation spanning 11 sites and locations worldwide, and a team of over 1,900 people supporting a $3.3 billion turnover, you will be part of a truly global company that continues to grow year after year.

Welcome to the Satair family!

If you want to know more about our business, have a closer look at our website www.SATAIR.com or check out our SATAIR Youtube Channel at www.youtube.com/sataircompany !

What do we offer at SATAIR?

At SATAIR, you will find much more than a job - we offer you the possibility of growing both your personal and professional capacities in a fun, supportive and informal working environment, where you will be encouraged to engage, share knowledge and ideas.

SATAIR is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We love to bring in people with different backgrounds and experiences as we believe it enhances our performance immensely! 

Here is a selection of some of the benefits we offer our employees in Copenhagen: 

• Competitive remuneration, including short term incentive bonus on all levels

• Work/life balance: hybrid working, flex time, maternity/paternity/parental leave, 29 days of holiday + senior and flex days

• Personal development: personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions and many internal mobility opportunities, both locally and globally 

• Health and well-being: Health insurance, in-house canteen with many healthy options

Come on board and join us at Satair, an Airbus Services Company

Please send us your application ASAP to get the opportunity to become part of an exceptional global team!

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

When applying for the position, you accept our data privacy statement: http://www.SATAIR.com/privacy

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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