Job Title: LTA Negotiator/Account Manager

Job Location: Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Job Description:

Core Responsibilities Include:

Conduct in-depth analysis of supplier data, market trends, and spend analytics to formulate strategic negotiation frameworks and pricing models for use in discussions with suppliers

Lead development of responses and quotations when negotiating with suppliers for RFPs, competitive bidding events, and contract renewals to provide compelling value propositions

Foster cross-functional alignment internally across stakeholders in procurement, program management, finance and compliance teams to unify objectives when negotiating with suppliers

Architect long-term agreement frameworks, author contractual language, establish terms and conditions, and finalize intricately structured contracts through negotiations with suppliers

Steward collaborative supplier partnerships through routine business reviews, requirement traceability, and transparent communication channels

Implement structured contract compliance programs and governance processes focused on risk mitigation, value enhancement, and continuous improvement initiatives in our relationships with suppliers

Maintain comprehensive understanding of latest regulations, client’s corporate policies, local and federal laws to ensure agreement integrity when negotiating supplier contracts

Mediate resolution-focused discussions in case of disputes, misalignments or underperformance with suppliers; lead root cause analysis and remediation planning

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related discipline

5+ years experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, long term agreement/contract roles

Data analysis, modeling, pricing, and financial analysis skills

Experience negotiating and managing complex supplier contracts

Demonstrated ability to align internal stakeholders

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Knowledge of contracting best practices, policies, laws and regulations

Consensus-building, conflict resolution and influence skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP Experience is a must

1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office 365

Must be a US Citizen/Person

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain or related field

Certifications/Training such as CPSM, CPSD, Six Sigma Green Belt

5+ years experience in aerospace/defense contracting

Background developing optimized contracting frameworks and governance models

Analytical and creative negotiation skill blend

Emotional intelligence and collaboration abilities

Contract optimization and continual improvement expertise

An ability to work independently without day-to-say supervision

Being Purposeful, Ethics & Integrity, Caring, A Culture of Learning, and Results with Accountability.