Commercial Contract Specialist II

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Job Summary

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Sales and Contract Manager with the Nidec Aerospace team you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for battery-powered aircraft that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.

Nidec is the worlds leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973 ranging from appliance and energy infrastructure to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The ideal candidate will embody Nidecs key pillars of Passion Enthusiasm and Tenacity with their passion to learn enthusiasm to exceed market expectations and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

Job Description

Nidec Aerospace is seeking a Sales & Contract Manager who will be directly responsible for managing the customer relationship negotiating supply agreements and ensuring that all contractual commitments are properly structured tracked and executed successfully. This is a hands-on role working closely with the Chief Commercial Officer that combines sales commercial negotiation contract execution and ERP purchase order management.

The individual is responsible for

Sales & Contract Negotiation:

Build strong trusted relationships with customers

Prepare and deliver sales presentations offers and quotations

Review and negotiate contract terms (scope pricing delivery schedules payment terms warranties penalties etc.)

Ensure signed contracts are properly documented communicated and stored

Contract Execution:

Serve as the customers primary point of contact for commercial and contractual matters.

Act as the contract owner post-signature ensuring all commitments are fulfilled. Manage contract extensions and amendments

Work hand-in-hand with the program team to monitor track and negotiate commercial impact due to technical change per contractual terms

Support program managers in resolving commercial issues with customers

Identify risks and work with program team to deploy contingency plan

ERP & Order Management

Enter and maintain all contracts and orders in the ERP system

Manage delivery milestones invoicing and payments in ERP in collaboration with Logistic and Accounting team

Monitor receivables and work with Finance to secure timely payments

Work closely with Trade and Compliance teams to ensure compliance with company policies export controls and regulatory requirements

Update CRM with contract detail and customer interaction ensuring it reflects real-time status

Technical Attributes and Experience

Strong negotiation and contract management skills

Hands-on detail-oriented and execution-driven

Excellent ERP proficiency for order/contract tracking and reporting

Experience with CRM systems such as

Presentation skills

Ability to bridge commercial and operational priorities

Strong communication skills with customers and cross-functional teams

Financial awareness (payment terms penalties DSO margin protection)

Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level)

Bachelors degree in Business Engineering or related field

58 years of experience in contract management commercial management or program execution (industrial engineering aerospace or similar sector preferred)

Hands-on experience managing contract execution in close coordination with program/project teams

Proven experience using ERP and CRM systems (SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics Salesforce or equivalent)

Proficiency in Business English

Additional Job Details

Management M2

Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational functional and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results
Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g. less than 1 year) for the department and/or job family group
Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
Communication & Influence
Communicates with parties within and occasionally outside of own department or job family which may include external clients or partners depending upon the job area
Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies practices and procedures
Innovation & Complexity
Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes systems or products to enhance performance of the job area
Problems are difficult and moderately complex and typically impact multiple departments or job family
Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
Leadership & Talent Management
Manages a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
Leads directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
Typically has hiring firing promotion and reward authority within own area in accordance with manager review and approval
Knowledge & Experience
Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes projects and tactics within one job area
Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization
Typically has a bachelors degree or equivalent professional certification and 5 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.