Contract Specialist

ABB A/S; Middelfart Kommune; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB A/S in Middelfart, Denmark, is seeking a Contract Specialist to support project and sales teams by reviewing and managing contracts from tender through closeout. You will work with project managers, finance, legal and other experts to protect ABB’s interests while enabling effective cooperation with customers and suppliers.

You will collaborate across departments to review terms, negotiate, manage obligations, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery and compliance throughout the

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in contract management, commercial support, procurement, bid management or related topics.
• Understanding of contracts, commercial terms and conditions, or risk management through studies or work.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and balance competing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Review tender and contract terms and identify contractual, commercial and risk-related considerations.
• Support contract negotiations and provide guidance on contractual matters during project execution.
• Manage contractual obligations, milestones, changes, variations and commercial claims with project teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks while supporting opportunity management in ongoing projects.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure contractual responsibilities are fulfilled by all parties.
• Assist in preparation and review of purchase orders, subcontracts and other contract documents.
• Collaborate with Legal & Integrity, Trade Compliance, HSE and Sustainability specialists as needed.
• Contribute to contract closeout activities and lessons learned.

Skills

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual communication (Danish & EN)

Education

Education in law, business, finance or engineering

Job description

Placering

Middelfart

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:

Service Manager

What we believe in:

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges head-on. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are important drivers in our goal to enable everyone to create sustainable solutions. This is our story. Make it your story.

Your role and tasks

Do you enjoy working at the intersection of business, projects, and legal matters? Do you enjoy supporting teams as they handle risks and establish a solid basis for smooth customer deliveries? Then this could be the right opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Contract Specialist to join ABB Electrification in Denmark. Based in Middelfart, you will support our project and sales organizations by ensuring that contracts are reviewed, managed, and carried out in a way that protects ABB’s interests while enabling effective cooperation with customers and suppliers.

You will work closely with project managers, sales teams, finance, legal, and other subject matter experts throughout the contract lifecycle. From tender review and contract negotiation support to project execution and closeout, you will play an important role in helping ABB manage contractual opportunities and risks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing tender and contract terms and identifying contractual, commercial, and risk-related considerations.
• Supporting contract negotiations and providing guidance on contractual matters throughout project execution.
• Managing contractual obligations, milestones, changes, variations, and commercial claims in collaboration with project teams.
• Helping identify and mitigate risks while supporting opportunity management within ongoing projects.
• Monitoring contract performance and ensuring contractual responsibilities are fulfilled by all parties.
• Supporting the preparation and review of purchase orders, subcontracts, and other contract documentation.
• Collaborating with Legal & Integrity, Trade Compliance, HSE, Sustainability, and other specialists when required.
• Contributing to contract closeout activities, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of contract management practices.

Qualifications for the role

• Relevant education within law, business administration, finance, engineering, or a similar field.
• Experience or interest in contract management, commercial support, procurement, bid management, legal services, or related topics.
• Understanding of contracts, commercial terms and conditions, or risk management through studies, internships, student employment, or work experience.
• Ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders and balance different business needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in Danish and English, both verbally and in writing.
• Interest in working with project support, technical deliveries, or industrial environments.
• Comfortable working with documentation, commercial data, and structured ways of working.

More about us

At ABB, we have a clear goal of promoting diversity and inclusion in terms of gender, LGBTQ+, disability, ethnicity, and age. Together, we have embarked on a journey where we all individually and collectively celebrate and welcome individual differences.

You can look forward to joining a workplace that values employee well-being. We put a lot of focus on a positive work environment and invest in ongoing development for you and your colleagues.

The role is based in Middelfart and follows a hybrid work model, combining office collaboration with flexibility to work remotely when appropriate. You will contribute to a cooperative workplace in which knowledge exchange and cross-team collaboration play a central role.

If you’d like to learn more about our efforts around workplace environment and sustainability, you can read more here: ABB Sustainability

The position reports to Lars Kjær Mathiasen.

The application deadline is 09.09.2026. We look forward to receiving your application.

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable future with efficient use of resources. By connecting our knowledge in engineering and digitalization, ABB makes industry more efficient, productive, sustainable, and able to improve their performance. At ABB, we call it 'Engineered to Outrun'. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 110,000 employees worldwide. In Denmark, you will have more than 550 colleagues in offices in Ballerup, Middelfart, Esbjerg, Kalundborg and Aalborg. Join us. Be part of the team where progress takes place, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.

#RunWithABB

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Locations

Middelfart, Denmark