Contract Manager - Gripen FMV
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Sales Management
In short
Saab is seeking a Contract Manager for the Gripen FMV program in Linköping, Sweden. This full-time, on-site role involves shaping contract strategies, leading negotiations with customers and suppliers, and managing the full contract lifecycle to foster long-term customer partnerships within the defense sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead or be part of a cross-functional contract team including sub-contract managers, commercial, finance, and product management.
- Manage the full contract lifecycle in Winning business and Execute business processes.
- Lead contractual negotiations with customers and suppliers.
- Represent Saab, building trust and collaboration.
- Work with program management, contract managers, and other Saab units to ensure delivery on contractual obligations.
- Drive follow-on sales opportunities and secure long-term contractual value.
- Engage in strategic discussions and business development.
- Work closely with engineering teams to align customer needs with technical feasibility.
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to lead and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience handling high-stakes business discussions.
- Solid business and commercial understanding and a high level of self-motivation and persistence.
- Demonstrated track record of ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality deliveries.
- Ability to navigate cross-functional work within complex organizational structures.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written).
- Experience in managing business relationships.
- This role requires security clearance as per defense confidentiality regulations.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with the Gripen system is highly desirable.
- Leadership experience or exposure to international business environments is a plus.
Benefits
- Opportunity to have a direct impact on Saab’s business outcome.
- Contribute to long-term customer partnerships.
- Work within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the defense and security sector.
#Contract Management#Gripen System#FMV#Negotiation#Business Development#Aeronautics#Defense Industry
Company
Saab
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Expires
in 1 day
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Linköping, Sweden
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