We are seeking a Contract Management Lead for our Supply Chain team. The Supply Chain Contracts Manager will lead a team of contracting professionals and build a center of excellence for contract development and management within the Supply Chain function. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution—ensuring the team drives critical supply agreements from initial concept through final signature. They will partner closely with team members in the legal, procurement, new product introduction, logistics and finance functions to ensure Beta is considering, drafting, negotiating and executing the appropriate contract tools at the appropriate times.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing contracting team
• Establish contracting standards, processes, and training programs
• Partner with Beta Legal to maintain a comprehensive library of contract templates and clauses
• Establish best practices, policies, and procedures for all supply agreements
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for contracting within supply chain
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contracting matters
• Ensure all critical supply agreements align with business objectives and mitigate risk
• Support complex vendor negotiations and balance commercial needs with legal/compliance requirements
• Drive timely contract closure to support supply chain initiatives
• Present to leadership on contracts, terms and associated risks

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of contract management experience (5+ in supply chain/procurement context)
• 3+ years of team leadership or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex vendor/supply agreements
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain contracting roles
• Exposure to multiple contract types (purchase agreements, service agreements, strategic partnerships)
• Expert-level contract drafting, negotiation, and management
• Knowledge of risk management, compliance, and legal principles

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field or JD
• Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing or defense contracting
• Familiarity with Ironclad or other contract lifecycle management software or compliance tracking software

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.