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 Contracts Manager

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Country: USA
Location: Connecticut-Stamford South Norwalk, CT 06854
Total applied: 40
Job Category:Logistics/Transportation
Relevant Work Experience:5+ to 7 Years
Education Level:Bachelor's Degree
Location:South Norwalk, CT 06854
Status:Full Time, Employee
Occupations:Purchasing
Career Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
Relevant Work Experience:5+ to 7 Years
Contracts Manager

At Virgin Atlantic Airways, Ltd., the award winning international airline renowned for its creativity and innovation, we pride ourselves on being different, forward thinking and fun.  When you’re a part of our worldwide family, you’ll be a part of the “can do” atmosphere that makes our airline unlike any other.

 

The Contracts Manager is responsible for purchasing strategy and standards facilitation for our airport services. This includes procuring services in connection with ground and airport operations and Upper Class ground transport within our current US network and other ad-hoc global destinations. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated proficiency in the evaluation and negotiation of contracts and space leases, performing supplier assessments ensuring compliance with safety and security standards, development of supplier management and performance reporting processes, and maintenance of our contracts database.

 

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 5 years contractual experience in a service related industry, a degree from an accredited institution, excellent negotiating skill with contracts and service level agreements, superb analytical ability coupled with excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. Airline operations or service provider background preferred.  Experience in real estate, finance or legal environment and understanding of UK/EU and International Law a plus.

 

Must be eligible to reside and work in the U.S.

 

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive compensation and welfare package, which includes a competitive starting salary, superior health, dental and vision coverage; tuition assistance; unusually generous 401(k) program with a dollar-for-dollar match and exceptional worldwide travel benefits. If you would like to explore working in this high visibility role, please visit our website www.virgin-atlantic.com; click on “careers”,  complete our application including salary requirements and attach a resume.

 

Virgin Atlantic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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