Cost and Contract Manager

ST Engineering North America

Cost & Contracts Manager responsible for strategic cost initiatives and supplier agreements at ST Engineering. Oversee contract negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities in aerospace supply chain management.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,200 - $127,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and track long term agreements with suppliers
Develop a strategy for expiring long term agreements
Identify opportunities to cut costs through competitive bids, establish long term agreements, and identify new sources of supply
Manage contract negotiation process
Present potential agreements to senior leadership and stakeholders
Manage transition to new suppliers with sourcing, quality, and engineering teams
Effectively communicate with Program Management & Finance to assure quality financial models and risk are captured for the program
Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and / or tasks
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects / tasks are compliant with policies and procedures
Foster and inspire a collaborative work style and display team-oriented behavior with a proactive example of communication internally and externally
Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in pricing models and pricing optimization techniques
Provide guidance and support to commodity buyers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science, or equivalent experience
5+ years of supply chain experience in aerospace
Access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization
Advanced Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (Desired)
Previous experience in Aviation engines / systems / aircraft (Desired)
Previous experience working with Finance or with financial models (Desired)
Ability to effectively manage multiple project responsibilities (Desired)
Previous experience in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement (Desired)
Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills (Desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
Health Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
Immediate 401k vesting!!!
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationcost analysisfinancial modelingsupply chain managementproject managementoperational excellencecontinuous improvementdata documentationpricing optimizationcompetitive bidding

Soft Skills

clear communicationinterpersonal skillsteam-oriented behaviorcollaborative work styleleadershipproactive communicationguidance and supportorganizational skillsability to manage multiple projectsinspiration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeAdvanced Degree in Engineering