Global Contract und Commercial Specialist (m/f/d)

TN Germany; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of IT contracts and manage supplier relationships. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in IT contract management. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with policies, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Flexible working hours and remote work options are available, along with numerous employee benefits.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days of holidays per year

Modern office and inspiring environment

Employee restaurant with live cooking

Subsidized public transport ticket

Company sport groups and in-house gym

Employee Assistance Program for health and well-being

Company pension scheme

Medical officer and vaccination offers

Childcare support

Bike leasing

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years' experience in IT contract management, procurement, or vendor management.
• Proven experience negotiating IT contracts (e.g., SaaS, ERP, cloud services).
• Knowledge of legal and commercial terms in IT agreements.

Aufgaben

• Develop, manage, and oversee the full lifecycle of IT contracts.
• Collaborate with Vendor Management to ensure contract obligations are met.
• Assist in managing commercial relationships and conducting regular reviews with suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Data Analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Law, or related field

Tools

Icertis

Ariba

Coupa

Jobbeschreibung

Client:

Olympus

Location:

Hamburg, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

31c20bf683b7

Job Views:

1

Posted:

20.05.2025

Expiry Date:

04.07.2025

Job Description:

Contract Management
- Develop, manage, and oversee the full lifecycle of IT contracts, from initial requirements and RFP support to execution, renewal, and termination.
- Collaborate with Vendor Management to ensure contract obligations are met and performance metrics are tracked and reported.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal regulations, and audit standards, and implement governance frameworks for ongoing performance monitoring.
- Monitor contract performance, identify risks or opportunities for improvement, and maintain records, renewal calendars, and dashboards for reporting.
- Work with Vendor Management and Procurement to identify cost reduction and value generation opportunities.
- Support strategic contract negotiations with vendors to secure optimal terms, including pricing, SLAs, performance metrics, compliance, IP, and risk mitigation.

Supplier Relationship Management
- Assist in managing commercial relationships and conducting regular reviews with suppliers.
- Gather information to develop detailed supplier budgets and support forecast and spend management.
- Collaborate with IT Assurance to develop and implement supplier controls.

Stakeholder Management
- Partner with legal, procurement, IT, finance, and business stakeholders to align contracts with organizational priorities and risk tolerance.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Law, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 4+ years' experience in IT contract management, procurement, or vendor management.
- Proven experience negotiating IT contracts (e.g., SaaS, ERP, cloud services).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge of legal and commercial terms in IT agreements.
- Knowledge of financials and KPIs.
- Experience analyzing large data sets.
- Proficiency with contract management tools (e.g., Icertis, Ariba, Coupa).

Nice to have:
- Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or public sector.
- Contract management certification (e.g., IACCM/WorldCC, NCMA).
- Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.

Additional Benefits:
- Flexible working hours, remote work possible (up to 60%).
- 30 days of holidays per year.
- Modern office and inspiring environment.
- Employee restaurant with live cooking and subsidized healthy food.
- Subsidized public transport ticket or free parking.
- Company sport groups and in-house gym.
- Employee Assistance Program for health and well-being.
- Company pension scheme.
- Medical officer and vaccination offers.
- Childcare support.
- Bike leasing.

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