Contract and Risk Manager (m/f/d)

ABB; Ratingen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Retirement Plan

Flexible work practices

Learning & development offering

Daycare subsidy

Zusammenfassung

ABB AG in Ratingen seeks an experienced Contract Manager to support the Sales organization of the Marine and Ports division within Process Automation. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, identify risks, and coordinate internal signature processes.

You will work in a hybrid model with some onsite presence, collaborating closely with Legal and cross-functional teams in Germany. A strong background in German civil law (BGB) and English negotiation skills is required.

Qualifikationen

• Successfully completed studies in business administration, commercial law, or a comparable field — alternatively, completed commercial training with several years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in contract law, including contract drafting and review
• Solid knowledge of German civil law (BGB), particularly in the area of obligations
• Negotiation-level language skills in German and English
• High level of assertiveness, independence, and a hands‑on mentality
• Strong willingness to continuously learn and adapt to changing market conditions
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Aufgaben

• Drafting, negotiating, and concluding individual and framework agreements (especially purchase and work contracts)
• Reviewing, interpreting, and commenting on contracts as well as identifying risks in tenders and contractual agreements
• Supporting and conducting contract award negotiations and risk reviews
• Managing the internal contract database and coordinating division-specific signature regulations
• Supporting quotation preparation and executing claim management (including preparation, enforcement, and defense)
• Conducting internal training sessions on contract management
• Collaborating closely with the Legal department in Germany
• You will join a dynamic team, where you will be able to grow.

Kenntnisse

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

German law (BGB)

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Business/Commercial law degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Sales Support Manager

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The work model for the role is a mix of onsite and remote work with a certain onsite presence requested.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will serve as a Contract Manager, primarily supporting the Sales organization of the Marine and Ports division within the Process Automation business. This diverse role is characterized by versatility and exciting challenges. Your focus will be on the full spectrum of fundamental contract law and commercial matters.

You are comfortable working collaboratively in changing teams, and you are motivated by process improvements and workflow optimization. You approach tasks professionally and with clear goals. If you also possess strong negotiation skills and assertiveness, then join our Contract Management team —

• Drafting, negotiating, and concluding individual and framework agreements (especially purchase and work contracts)
• Reviewing, interpreting, and commenting on contracts as well as identifying risks in tenders and contractual agreements
• Supporting and conducting contract award negotiations and risk reviews
• Managing the internal contract database and coordinating division-specific signature regulations
• Supporting quotation preparation and executing claim management (including preparation, enforcement, and defense)
• Conducting internal training sessions on contract management
• Collaborating closely with the Legal department in Germany

You will join a dynamic team, where you will be able to grow.

Qualifications For The Role

• Successfully completed studies in business administration, commercial law, or a comparable field — alternatively, completed commercial training with several years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in contract law, including contract drafting and review
• Solid knowledge of German civil law (BGB), particularly in the area of obligations
• Negotiation-level language skills in German and English
• High level of assertiveness, independence, and a hands‑on mentality
• Strong willingness to continuously learn and adapt to changing market conditions
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Flexible work practices
• Learning & development offering
• Daycare subsidy for childcare under the age of 3

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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