Provide practical and business-oriented legal advice and counseling on all aspects of supply chain and procurement law
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of supply chain agreements
Lead complex contract negotiations with suppliers and service providers
Develop, implement, and execute procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
Champion change management initiatives
Advise on legal issues related to supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding
Support supply chain operations by addressing legal issues related to supplier performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Compliance
Monitor changes in commercial law, trade regulations, and supply chain-related legislation
Manage and resolve pre-litigation disputes and claims related to supplier contracts
When outside counsel is engaged, oversee and manage their work.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience
JD from an accredited law school and a minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a focus on commercial contracts, procurement, and supply chain law
Member in good standing of a state bar.
Significant experience negotiating complex supply chain and procurement agreements
Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and flowdown requirements in government contracting environments
Proven track record of creating and implementing policies, procedures, and process improvements that drive efficiency and operational excellence
Experience leading change management initiatives and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Strong client-relations and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent judgment and superior written and oral communication and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively across multiple teams and functions
Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment
Experience with international procurement, import/export regulations, trade compliance, and supply chain risk management
Experience supporting supply chain aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience in a publicly traded company, preferably in aerospace & defense, manufacturing, retail, or distribution industries
Familiarity with logistics, warehousing, transportation agreements, and supply chain technology platforms is a plus.