Senior Supply Chain Counsel

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Counsel 

Job ID: 38164

Job Location: (On Site) Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team, specializing in supply chain, procurement, and operations support. This role will focus on providing legal support to both direct and indirect supply chain procurement teams across all phases of sourcing, contracting, and vendor management. The attorney will report to the Vice President & Associate General Counsel and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, drive operational efficiencies, and effect meaningful change across the company's supply chain operations. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the legal framework for the company's supply chain and procurement operations. If you are a skilled attorney with strong negotiation capabilities, a passion for driving operational efficiency and change, and a desire to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide practical and business-oriented legal advice and counseling on all aspects of supply chain and procurement law, including direct materials sourcing, indirect procurement, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and supply chain risk management.


• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of supply chain agreements, including master supply agreements, purchase orders, statements of work, service agreements, manufacturing agreements, distribution agreements, logistics contracts, and vendor/supplier contracts.


• Lead complex contract negotiations with suppliers and service providers, leveraging strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms while balancing business needs and legal risk.


• Develop, implement, and execute procurement policies, procedures, and best practices that drive operational efficiencies and standardization across the organization.


• Champion change management initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve contract templates, and enhance procurement workflows.


• Advise on legal issues related to supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.


• Support supply chain operations by addressing legal issues related to supplier performance, delivery delays, quality disputes, pricing adjustments, and contract terminations.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Compliance to address supply chain-related legal matters and support strategic sourcing initiatives.


• Monitor changes in commercial law, trade regulations, and supply chain-related legislation to ensure company policies and practices remain compliant and competitive.


• Manage and resolve pre-litigation disputes and claims related to supplier contracts, including breach of contract, warranty claims, indemnification issues, and performance disputes.


• When outside counsel is engaged, oversee and manage their work to align with the company's legal strategy and objectives.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Significant experience negotiating complex supply chain and procurement agreements, with demonstrated success in achieving favorable business outcomes.


• 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.

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