Contracts Manager in Chelmsford

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

At Teledyne e2v, we’re shaping the future of technology across the globe. Our cutting‑edge solutions power high‑performance systems in Civil Aerospace, Defence & Security, Space, Industrial, Medical, and Scientific applications. In fact, our components provide the X‑ray source in 90% of cancer radiotherapy machines worldwide.

We now have an exciting opportunity to support our French businesses as an experienced Contracts Manager. In this pivotal role, you’ll help define the future of a key Teledyne Business Unit, collaborating with customers from the Far East to the West Coast of the USA. If you’re a strong communicator with a proactive, can‑do mindset, this is your chance to make a global impact.

The Contracts Manager provides support for the Contracts function for Teledyne e2v Semiconductors and is responsible for drafting, negotiation and review contracts for the Business Unit. The Contracts Manager will provide effective contracts management, with the objectives of ensuring compliance with contractual undertakings and applicable laws and regulations, as well as the requirements of the parent corporation, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated.

In this role, the Contracts Manager will work closely with all functions, including Sales and Marketing, Operations/Program Management, and Procurement, to provide support for the implementation of contracts with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. The Contracts Manager must have strong collaboration and effective relationship management capabilities. This is a hands‑on role – the Contracts Manager must demonstrate initiative and drive matters to conclusion in a timely manner. The Contracts Manager reports to the Director, Contracts for Europe. The Contracts Manager will ideally be based at a Teledyne office located in Essex, UK or its French office in Grenoble. Hybrid (office/remote) working arrangements will be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex contract negotiations with international customers.
• Review, draft, and finalize standard and non‑standard contractual agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and mitigate commercial risk.
• Provide expert advice on contract law and commercial terms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support strategic business objectives.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce exposure.
• Maintain strong relationships with global stakeholders and customers.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a business or commercial role with contract management responsibilities.
• Ability to work confidently with both standard and bespoke contractual clauses.
• Demonstrated success in leading contract negotiations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Solid knowledge of contract law and its practical application.
• Competence in drafting and reviewing complex contracts.
• Ability to communicate effectively and must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of contract principles specific to the award and management of commercial contracts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to review and manage high volume of contract files, correspondence, and maintain information in electronic databases.
• Strong time management skills with ability to work well under pressure, multi‑task, and prioritize.
• Self‑motivated and good level of focus and concentration; ability to follow‑through and complete tasks on time.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and handle confidential and sensitive issues.
• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong computer skills with advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable Skills

• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
• A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Proven track record in dispute resolution and claims management.

Some travel will be required to support business development, internal meetings, and contracting activities. Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.