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

Dematic; Coslada; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

International MDax Group benefits

Creativity in growth environment

Flexible working

Individual development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Contracts Manager to guard commercial interests across the project lifecycle, coordinating with PM, Controlling, and Procurement to safeguard the contractual position and ensure governance.

You will identify risks, negotiate settlements, manage compliance, and drive opportunities while collaborating with stakeholders across EMEA. This 18-month fixed-term role offers hybrid working and room for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract and claim management on large-scale projects.
• Ability to draft and analyze contracts and provide legal advisory.
• Familiarity with governance and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Project Management, Controlling, and Procurement to safeguard contractual position.
• Support governance and approval documentation for timely decisions.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders across all phases to ensure alignment.
• Monitor contractual obligations including payment milestones and guarantees.
• Lead and participate in contract settlements and negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Proactively identify opportunities and resolve contractual issues to minimize risk.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Project management

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Fluent English

Travel readiness

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