Junior Contract Manager

Nextracker; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading energy solutions provider in Madrid is seeking a Contract Jr. Manager. The role involves managing bank guarantees, supporting project communications, and assisting with contract administration. Candidates should have 3+ years in contracts administration and proficiency in English and Spanish. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation.

Formación

• Extreme attention to detail and a zero-defect mindset.
• Eligibility to work in Spain.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in contracts administration or related fields.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with Sales and Finance on bank guarantees.
• Support Project Managers with customer communications.
• Assist with contract lifecycle administration as needed.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Proficient in English

Collaborative

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Herramientas

Contract databases

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Contract Jr. Manager – Madrid, Spain

Operations Group Contract Management (reports into the Contract Management team)

Nextpower innovates and delivers a leading solar power technology platform with integrated tracker electrical solutions and yield management and control systems for utility-scale and distributed generation projects. Nextpower offers innovative solutions that accelerate solar power plant construction, increase energy output, and enhance long-term reliability. Our culture is rooted in sustainability, innovation, and collaborative problem‑solving. We are excited to grow our new Madrid office and welcome you to make your mark with Nextpower.

Responsibilities

Bank Guarantee Management – Global

• Collaborate with Sales and Finance to negotiate bank guarantees required under contract (type, amount, tenor, and wording).
• Work with Project Managers and Finance to timely issue bank guarantees, coordinating internal requests, bank applications, signatures, originals, delivery, and filing.
• Monitor existing bank guarantees, identify expiring ones, and manage their extension or release as required by the contract.
• Maintain an accurate bank‑guarantee register, ensure proper archiving of originals and amendments, and coordinate with issuing banks/insurers as needed.
• Support continuous improvement of standard templates and playbooks while ensuring compliance with internal policies and approval workflows.

Project Support – Europe

• Support Project Managers with late‑payment notices to customers, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and proper proof of delivery.
• Assist with other formal communications required under the contract (e.g., notices of delay, change order, correspondence, suspension/resumption) under supervision.
• Track outgoing notices and customer responses; maintain a correspondence log and provide periodic status updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate signatures and store all finalized communications and related evidence in the contract database.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with contract lifecycle administration (signature routing, approvals, filing) as needed.
• Prepare periodic dashboards and reports (e.g., bank‑guarantee status, upcoming expiries, notices issued) for management.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance speed, quality, and compliance of contract formation and management.

Requirements – Mandatory

• Extreme attention to detail and a zero‑defect mindset.
• Self‑motivated with persistence to follow up with all required stakeholders to closure.
• Proficient in English.
• Open‑minded and highly collaborative with teams across functions, regions, and time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; comfortable working with contract databases and trackers.
• Eligibility to work in Spain.

Requirements – Valued

• Minimum 3 years of experience in contracts administration, finance, banking, or project coordination (internships and work‑study experience welcome).
• Exposure to bank guarantees, standby letters of credit (SBLC), or letters of credit (LC).
• Experience in energy infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with ERP/finance systems and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.

Nextpower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Nextpower does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

We are Nextpower. We are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean‑energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean‑energy infrastructure.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience Required: Manager level