Contract Manager

Role Overview

• Acting as contract/ claim matter specialist within KSC will develop and integrate process and tools to support project execution.
• Support Global Contract Execution Management Partners with:
• Initiative and contributing proactively to master the contractual challenges
• Identifying contractual obligations, risks and opportunities
• Recommending business-oriented mitigations and/or alternative solutions
• Analyzing and negotiating contracts and contract-related documents, with special focus on complex transactions
• Leading/coordinating/supporting internal processes and knowledge sharing in close cooperation with the responsible Legal Counsel and Project Management
• Standardize and oversee the CEM governance architecture across all regional and business units. This role ensures that every project, regardless of its location adheres to the same contract management tools, risk protocols, etc. and Korber have a worldwide single tool chain for CEM.

Your role in our team

Global Process Standardization

• Design and roll out a unified contract execution tools and process’s that will ensure a unified way of working with special focus in changes, NCC, Risk.
• Create and maintain a global library of templates and toolchain to ensure language and data remain consistent across KSC.
• Contribute to the standardization of terms and conditions for sales and purchases (if applicable)
• Contribute to the updating and controlling of relevant guidelines and processes from other departments, such as procurement.

Toolchain Ownership & Governance

• Act as the functional owner of the tools related to Contract Execution Manager
• Developing, implementing and regularly reviewing a claim strategy regarding customers, sub-suppliers and partners together with the project management
• Identifying, evaluating and following up on all events relevant for incoming and outgoing claims, and report data in one world view.
• Support collecting, preparing and managing relevant documents (incl. drafting of letters) and evidence in accordance with contractual deadlines and requirements
• Preparation of / participation in claim negotiations when escalation to BA is required
• Support in arbitration/litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings if required.

Project Execution – Support to the regions

• Participating in contract negotiations and in formulation/implementation of negotiation strategy from a central support perspective, on request.
• Support decisions during negotiations within given authority (e.g. SPR and other applicable regulations),
• Documenting negotiation results and preparing adjustments to contract documents.
• Conduct/contribute to contract workshops (e.g. PACT, handover sales to execution, lessons learned)
• Supporting project management governance in contract-related matters, such as escalation topics.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of strategies for risk and opportunity management together with project management at the start and monitoring.

Training

• Set up and deliver training for business partners and colleagues on the following topics:
• Project-related contractual matters (e.g. provisional acceptance, warranty and other issues)
• Change, Claim, Risk, NCC process
• Usage of tools and templates
• Data Integrity & Reporting Compliance
• Automated Governance: with KPI identification of project levels of Risk
• AI Contract risk identification tool to be developed
• Ensures compliance of the regions when reporting

Your profile

• 5+ years’ working experience in Project Execution with role of Contract Manager or Project Manager, preferably in logistics or automation/parcel sector.
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in Contracts & Claims Management in the execution of design and build projects
• Degree in Engineering alternatively Quantity Surveyor with proven track record of experience on contractual, commercial and technical qualification.
• Project Monitoring and Controlling skills
• At least 1 - 3 years of experience in working with extensive interaction with individuals and teams (internally) or third parties from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, preferably located across multiple countries.
• Proficiency in project management / execution methodologies and tools with focus in contract management and T&Cs.
• Experience in developing process and implementation
• Contract leading department is a plus
• Proven certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is a plus.
• Profound knowledge in risk and change management
• English business fluent written and spoken; other languages would be a plus

Your Benefits

• Exciting tasks in a fast-growing, future-oriented industry player
• Competitive salary package, with extra-days off, including your birthday, flexible working hours and remote work option.
• Health insurance for the whole family
• Well-Being and Employee Assistance Program
• Active protocols with external partners and other caring perks (ex: fresh fruit, bread and yogurt)
• A pleasant and collaborative working atmosphere