Senior Contracts Manager - Indirect Procurement and Digital Technologies (Legal)

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why Join The Team?

The Senior Manager, Contracts - Non-Product Supply Chain and Digital Technology provides contracts support for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney Canada's non-product and digital technologies strategic sourcing, including the review, negotiation, drafting, and interpretation of short- and long-term agreements for goods and services, and licenses, maintenance and support for digital technologies. The successful candidate will assist and drive continuous improvement initiatives using the RTX Core Operating System to enhance processes, improve outcomes, and advance cross-function and cross-business unit collaboration and alignment.

Reporting to the Director, Global Supply Chain Contracts, in Pratt & Whitney Canada's legal organization, this position will be focused on the non-product and digital technologies commodities and will work closely with business and legal colleagues across Pratt & Whitney Canada and RTX. Responsibilities include reviewing potential non-product and digital technology acquisition, license, maintenance and support contracts; coordinating and synthesizing inputs from various internal stakeholders; negotiating with vendors; and maturing and continuously improving sourcing processes. The ideal candidate will excel at managing and mitigating disputes, fostering strong partnerships with internal clients, and providing high visibility and strategic value across the Supply Chain department. You must be rigorous, have strong drafting and negotiation skills and have a minimum of seven to ten years' contract experience.

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Longueuil, and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Primary contracts support for non-product procurement at Pratt & Whitney Canada
• Contracts support for digital technologies procurement at Pratt & Whitney Canada
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers, service providers, and third-party vendors for indirect procurement categories such as IT, marketing, logistics, HR, and facilities management, ensuring compliance with company ethics, policies and procedures.
• Conduct contractual analysis on existing deals to identify potential risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate disputes and enhance contract performance.
• Assist in resolution of contract disputes and/or commercial issues.
• Provide strategic recommendations to all levels of management.
• Work closely with Legal, Procurement, Operations, Digital Technologies, Strategic Sourcing, and other subject matter experts in all stages of transaction activity.
• Mature and continuously improve processes related to the review, negotiation, escalation, execution and management of relevant contracts.
• Compliance, training and support; maintain records and boilerplates.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in law with a minimum of seven to ten years' legal and contracts experience drafting and negotiating agreements for a large multinational company.
• Substantial experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating procurement and software license, maintenance and support agreements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to independently identify the legal, IP, global trade and business risk of a proposed transaction and obtain appropriate terms.
• Ability to balance commercial and legal considerations, and to identify and deploy leverage, to obtain the best overall outcome for Pratt & Whitney Canada.
• Ability to think and work proactively and strategically in resolving legal issues while being mindful of business outcomes.
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple levels of the organization and maintain strong relationships with peers, internal clients, and external suppliers.
• Sound judgment, clear and concise drafting, and attention to detail.
• Confident, persuasive and challenge driven.
• Team player who can effectively engage with other members of the contracts team, legal department and other functional groups.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.