Supply Chain Contracts Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Supply Chain Contracts Specialist
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the
simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Supply Chain Contracts Specialist, you’ll be tasked to help negotiate and
structure supplier agreements that support our sourcing needs across materials, services, and equipment. You’ll partner with Procurement, Legal, and other internal teams to work through contract terms, support supplier relationships, and make sure agreements are both practical and appropriately balanced from a risk standpoint.
Location: Hybrid in Winnipeg, MB
What you’ll do
- Review, draft, and negotiate supplier contracts for materials, services, and equipment.
- Review contract edits, identify key negotiation points, and develop practical solutions to reach agreement.
- Draft contract language, redlines, counterproposals, and fallback positions during negotiations.
- Lead contract discussions with suppliers and work through disagreements to reach acceptable terms.
- Partner with Supply Chain to determine the right agreement for each purchase.
- Support supplier onboarding and help maintain positive supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contract requirements, negotiation strategies, and acceptable levels of risk.
- Push back on requests or contract terms that do not align with company policies or risk standards, while helping identify workable alternatives.
- Identify legal, commercial, and compliance risks and recommend solutions.
- Manage contract escalations and coordinate input from Legal, Procurement, and other business partners as needed.
- Maintain accurate contract records, negotiation history, and executed agreements in the contract management system.
- Help improve contract templates, standard terms, and contracting processes to increase efficiency and consistency.
Position Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in Canada
- Post secondary degree in Business, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field; or high school diploma combined with relevant professional experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of contract administration experience in a supply chain function.
- Experience working with procurement, supply chain, legal, or other cross-functional teams.
- Experience working with global vendors or in regulated industries
- Experience reviewing contractual terms and coordinating internal approvals and escalations
Preferred Characteristics
- Previous experience in aviation or aerospace preferred.
- Experience working in contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, such as Cobblestone or similar platforms, preferred.
- Experience supporting government contractor compliance requirements.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certificated Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) and/or similar certification.
- Ability to Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance business needs and contractual risk.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable having difficult conversations when contract terms or business requests create unnecessary risk.
Benefits that make life better
- Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance
- Pension plan 100% company match; up to 5%
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry
leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
About StandardAero
StandardAero is organized in two distinctive divisions, Engine Services and Component Repair Services. These two divisions represent the core strengths of StandardAero, our exhaustive engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services capabilities and our significant portfolio of component repair services for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, fixed wing, helicopter and industrial power customers. To deliver our mission, we employ nearly 7,500 talented and experienced professional, administrative and technical employees that work in 49 primary facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe.
StandardAero is OEM authorized and approved for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams.
We’ve solved some of the biggest aviation challenges through ingenuity, teamwork and collaboration. Our culture is built on respect, open communication and recognition for a job well done. We focus on teamwork to create a supportive environment where everyone can bring their skills and perspectives to the table. With over 100 years of experience in the aviation industry, we have the stability, resources and training to help our team achieve their career goals.
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Supply Chain Contracts Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Supply Chain Contracts Specialist
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the
simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Supply Chain Contracts Specialist, you’ll be tasked to help negotiate and
structure supplier agreements that support our sourcing needs across materials, services, and equipment. You’ll partner with Procurement, Legal, and other internal teams to work through contract terms, support supplier relationships, and make sure agreements are both practical and appropriately balanced from a risk standpoint.
Location: Hybrid in Winnipeg, MB
What you’ll do
- Review, draft, and negotiate supplier contracts for materials, services, and equipment.
- Review contract edits, identify key negotiation points, and develop practical solutions to reach agreement.
- Draft contract language, redlines, counterproposals, and fallback positions during negotiations.
- Lead contract discussions with suppliers and work through disagreements to reach acceptable terms.
- Partner with Supply Chain to determine the right agreement for each purchase.
- Support supplier onboarding and help maintain positive supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contract requirements, negotiation strategies, and acceptable levels of risk.
- Push back on requests or contract terms that do not align with company policies or risk standards, while helping identify workable alternatives.
- Identify legal, commercial, and compliance risks and recommend solutions.
- Manage contract escalations and coordinate input from Legal, Procurement, and other business partners as needed.
- Maintain accurate contract records, negotiation history, and executed agreements in the contract management system.
- Help improve contract templates, standard terms, and contracting processes to increase efficiency and consistency.
Position Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in Canada
- Post secondary degree in Business, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field; or high school diploma combined with relevant professional experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of contract administration experience in a supply chain function.
- Experience working with procurement, supply chain, legal, or other cross-functional teams.
- Experience working with global vendors or in regulated industries
- Experience reviewing contractual terms and coordinating internal approvals and escalations
Preferred Characteristics
- Previous experience in aviation or aerospace preferred.
- Experience working in contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, such as Cobblestone or similar platforms, preferred.
- Experience supporting government contractor compliance requirements.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certificated Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) and/or similar certification.
- Ability to Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance business needs and contractual risk.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable having difficult conversations when contract terms or business requests create unnecessary risk.
Benefits that make life better
- Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance
- Pension plan 100% company match; up to 5%
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry
leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
About StandardAero
StandardAero is organized in two distinctive divisions, Engine Services and Component Repair Services. These two divisions represent the core strengths of StandardAero, our exhaustive engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services capabilities and our significant portfolio of component repair services for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, fixed wing, helicopter and industrial power customers. To deliver our mission, we employ nearly 7,500 talented and experienced professional, administrative and technical employees that work in 49 primary facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe.
StandardAero is OEM authorized and approved for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams.
We’ve solved some of the biggest aviation challenges through ingenuity, teamwork and collaboration. Our culture is built on respect, open communication and recognition for a job well done. We focus on teamwork to create a supportive environment where everyone can bring their skills and perspectives to the table. With over 100 years of experience in the aviation industry, we have the stability, resources and training to help our team achieve their career goals.