Contract Manager

Rolls-Royce

. Provide legal support for sourcing initiatives and procurement transactions involving direct and indirect materials, capital equipment, and services .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNovi • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,741 - $199,454 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal support for procurement and supply chain initiatives, including contract negotiation, compliance with government regulations, and risk management. Proficient in developing standardized contract templates and managing supplier relationships within complex environments.

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Legal Support For ProcurementContract NegotiationFAR ComplianceSupplier Risk ManagementCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Contract Lifecycle ManagementContract Template DevelopmentRisk Standards DevelopmentSupplier Claims ManagementGovernment Contract Flow-Down ProvisionsAntitrust ComplianceInternational Procurement ComplianceCost Structure AnalysisSupply Chain ComplianceNegotiation of Framework Agreements

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaborationLeadership

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSupply ChainManufacturingAerospaceDefenseIndustrialMultinational OrganizationExport ControlsSanctionsCybersecurity Obligations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support for sourcing initiatives and procurement transactions involving direct and indirect materials, capital equipment, and services
Advise procurement leadership and business functions on cost structure, supply continuity, and risk appetite
Develop and maintain purchasing terms and conditions, risk standards, playbooks, and contract templates
Manage supplier risk, including distressed or insolvent suppliers and single-/sole-source situations
Support supply-chain continuity for engine programs with government end-use
Negotiate and review complex domestic and international purchasing and framework agreements
Manage supplier claims and recourse
Advise on supply chain compliance matters and supplier flow-down obligations
Establish and maintain antitrust guardrails within procurement
Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, Buy American, and Trade Agreements Act sourcing rules
Advise procurement and program teams on flow-down of U.S. government prime contract clauses into subcontracts and purchase orders
Support resolution of government-related supplier disputes and claims
Partner with sourcing, supply chain, procurement, compliance, finance, operations, and program teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, OR JD/PhD
Must be a US citizen
Prior in-house corporate legal counsel experience supporting Procurement or Supply Chain preferred
Experience within a large, complex, multinational organization preferred
Experience developing standardized contract templates, playbooks, and contract governance processes preferred
Experience implementing or improving a contract lifecycle management system preferred
Familiarity with U.S. government contracting requirements, particularly FAR and DFARS preferred
Experience negotiating agreements involving government contract flow-down provisions preferred
Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial, or other complex supply chain environments preferred
Knowledge of export controls, sanctions, cybersecurity obligations, and international procurement compliance preferred
Experience supporting cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Compliance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Certain paid holidays
Paid parental and family care leave
Tuition reimbursement
Long-term incentive plan
Relocation assistance is available as applicable