Contract Manager (Fixed Term) (m/f/d)

Dematic; Heusenstamm; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International MDax Group benefits

Room for creativity

Flexible and mobile working

Individual support and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Contracts Manager to protect the business, enable project success, and drive commercial excellence across the project lifecycle. You will work with cross-functional teams across EMEA to safeguard contractual positions and ensure compliance.

The role requires a university degree in a related field, strong negotiation and communication skills, and fluency in English. Travel may be required, and the position is fixed-term for 18 months with flexible, mobile working arrangements.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field with solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• Experience in contract and claim management, contract analysis and drafting, or legal advisory roles in large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with internal policies.
• Partner with Project Management, Controlling, and Project Procurement to safeguard Dematic’s contractual position throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support governance and approval documentation to ensure compliance and timely decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive alignment across all phases of the project.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance with terms such as payment milestones, guarantees, bonds, and other commitments.
• Lead and support contract settlement discussions and negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Proactively identify opportunities, resolve contractual issues, and minimize risk to contribute to project success.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Solution-oriented

Fluent English

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Law, or Engineering

Job description

Join Dematic and help shape the success of innovative intralogistics projects. As a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in protecting our business, enabling project success, and driving commercial excellence through every stage of the project lifecycle. Working with cross-functional teams across EMEA, you'll make a lasting impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

We offer

• Benefits of an International MDax Group (KION Group) company
• Plenty of room for creativity in a rapidly growing company
• Flexible and mobile working
• Individual support and development
• Employee discounts

Tasks and Qualifications

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Identify contractual risks and develop effective mitigation strategies in line with internal policies and processes.
• Partner with Project Management, Controlling, and Project Procurement to safeguard Dematic’s contractual position throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Support the preparation of governance and approval documentation to ensure compliance and timely decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders driving alignment across all phases of the project.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance with key terms, including payment milestones, accounting requirements, guarantees, bonds, and other commercial commitments.
• Lead and support contract settlement discussions and negotiations with customers, suppliers, and other contract partners.
• Contribute to successful project execution by proactively identifying opportunities, resolving contractual issues, and minimizing risk.

What We’re Looking For

• University degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field, with a solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Relevant experience in contract and claim management, contract analysis and drafting, and/or legal advisory roles, ideally within large-scale projects.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken, are essential. Additional knowledge of French, Italian, Spanish or German (dependent on hiring location).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, combined with analytical thinking, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated persistence, resilience, and confidence in managing challenging contractual situations and resolving conflicts.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach, with sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• This is a fixed term role for 18 months