Contracts Specialist - UK
Farnborough, UK
Client Services – Contracts /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About JSSI
For more than 35 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support, advisory services, software, and financial tools to the business aviation industry. With 6,000+ aircraft supported by maintenance programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages this wealth of data, scale, and innovation to drive cost savings and provide custom solutions that align to the interests of each client, regardless of make or model. Learn more at jetsupport.com.
JSSI products and services include:
Maintenance Programs. Hourly Cost Maintenance Programs to stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability and enhance residual value.
Parts & Leasing. Experienced product line specialized team who leverages our All-OEM inventory and global vendor relationships and go beyond parts sourcing to find optimal customer solutions.
Software: Traxxall and Conklin & de Decker. Powerful data platforms to help you make more informed decisions, from choosing the right aircraft to tracking your maintenance, inventory, and MRO projects.
Advisory Services. Objective insights and independent technical advice from a global team of technical advisors and ASA-accredited appraisers for virtually any business jet, turboprop or helicopter.
Aviation Capital. Customized asset-based finance solutions for business aviation.
Position Summary:
The mission of the Contracts Specialist is to draft, negotiate, finalize, and arrange execution of agreements for new and existing JSSI clients. This position requires exceptional skill, comprehension, and assistance in overall management of both client contracts and the process. Excellent communication, both written and oral, strong analytical abilities, attention to detail and outstanding interpersonal skills are fundamental for this role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate, manage, and complete contracting process:
- Obtain necessary information from internal and external sources to prepare executable contracts.
- Prepare contracts and ensure that the enrollment/ transfer/ renewal process is completed efficiently and accurately.
- Prepare contract amendments and related documents.
- Coordinate the process of transferring existing contracts, ensuring the seller is in full compliance with prior contract and the necessary paperwork has been completed.
- Coordinate the process of renewing existing contracts, ensuring the client is in full compliance with the prior contract and the necessary paperwork has been completed.
- Complete closeout process once a contract is executed and ensure all those impacted by the new agreement, (both internally and externally) have been informed.
- Be skilled and knowledgeable with respect to program coverage, contract forms, and internal systems.
- Ensure that all relevant interactions with (internal/ external) customers are tracked in Salesforce.com.
- Run reports from Salesforce.com and analyze the data using Microsoft Excel.
- Work closely with the Contracts Operations Manager and Contract Supervisor to update and improve form contracts.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
Desired Credentials:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Three years contract preparation and/or drafting experience involving complex organizations – preferably in the aviation, legal or financial services fields.
- Ability to grasp new financial and technical concepts quickly.
- Time management and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously.
- Superior problem solving, decision-making and analytical skills.
- Strong reading comprehension and customer service skills.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to being a supportive team member.
- Ability to function independently and assume responsibility for successful completion of assigned tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse client base.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills (with a strong focus on Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.com).
- Must be highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
JSSI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team.
