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

OLYMPUS EUROPA SE & CO. KG; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking an experienced IT Contract Manager to oversee the lifecycle of IT contracts, ensuring compliance and performance. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, managing supplier relationships, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT contract management and negotiation, with excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility, offering remote work options and a modern office environment, while contributing to innovative solutions in medical technology.

Leistungen

Flexible hours

Remote work up to 60%

30 days holiday per year

Subsidized employee restaurant

Company sport groups

Employee Assistance Program

Company pension scheme

Medical and vaccination services

Childcare support

Bike leasing options

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years in IT contract management, procurement, or vendor management.
• Proven experience negotiating IT contracts, especially SaaS and cloud services.

Aufgaben

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT contracts, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align contracts with organizational priorities.

Kenntnisse

IT contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Icertis

Ariba

Coupa

Jobbeschreibung

Your Responsibilities

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 regularly.
• Ensure all IT contracts comply with internal policies, legal regulations, and audit standards. Implement governance frameworks for ongoing contract performance monitoring.
• Gather data to monitor overall contract performance; identify risks or opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain contract records, renewal calendars, and dashboards for reporting and risk oversight.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value generation across the IT contract portfolio through benchmarking, consolidation, and demand management.
• Assist Vendor Management in strategic negotiations to secure optimal terms on pricing, SLAs, compliance, IP, and risk mitigation.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Support administration in managing commercial relationships and conduct regular reviews with suppliers.
• Organize information to develop detailed supplier budgets; support technical leads in budget development.
• Forecast, track, and manage contract spend; understand supplier cost drivers and opportunities.
• Collaborate with IT Assurance to understand and implement necessary supplier controls.

Stakeholder Management

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

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Law, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years 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.
• Understanding 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.

Your Benefits

• Flexible hours, remote work up to 60%.
• 30 days holiday per year.
• Modern office environment.
• Subsidized employee restaurant and public transport.
• Company sport groups and gym.
• Employee Assistance Program for health and well-being.
• Company pension scheme.
• Medical and vaccination services.
• Childcare support through partner programs.
• Bike leasing options.

About Olympus

Olympus is committed to making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. As a global leader in medical technology, we collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver innovative solutions for early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatments. Our goal is to improve patient outcomes and elevate the standard of care worldwide. For over 100 years, Olympus has focused on societal contribution through products designed to deliver optimal outcomes. More information at www.olympus-europa.com and our LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/OlympusMedEMEA.