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    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Wichita, KS)


    Description

    We are in the process of recruiting a Contracts Manager to join our team located in Wichita, Kansas, United States.

    Job Description:

    The Proposal and Contracts Manager oversees the full lifecycle of customer and supplier contracts. This role includes reviewing customer requirements, managing proposals and cost estimates, leading contract negotiations, and ensuring contract terms are met across departments. You’ll also support business development by identifying opportunities to expand existing contracts and win new work.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead a team in preparing cost estimates and proposals.

    + Manage contract review, negotiation, approval, and closeout.

    + Draft and interpret contract documents and terms.

    + Serve as the main point of contact for customer inquiries and proposals.

    + Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate proposals.

    + Maintain contract records and ensure compliance with terms and policies.

    + Mentor and support team members, ensuring effective leadership and performance.

    + Drive process improvements and adapt to industry changes.

    + Implement/develop performance metrics: number of quotes in process, average turnaround time, quotes per estimator, post-mortem analysis

    + Role Scope: Focused on contracts and estimating NOT full supply chain. Manages external customer contracts ONLY (e.g., Spirit, Boeing, Textron, Airbus). Responsibilities include contract review, risk identification, and coordination with outside counsel.

    Requirements

    Preferred Education/Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree in applicable Engineering or Business field

    + 5+ Years of Contracts Experience or applicable experience in supply chain, engineering, or operations.

    + MRP or ERP system experience preferred

    + Aviation background preferred

    + Software: Microsoft Dynamics AX, Excel, any large ERP system experience will be just fine – they will be transitioning to MS Navision with blueprinting for the implementation to start Jn 2026

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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