Contract Manager F/H

ALSTOM Gruppe; France; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Long-term career

Competitive social coverage

Travel across sites

Résumé du poste

Alstom in France seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract administration and supplier performance across multiple sites. You will manage claims, coordinate with project teams, and safeguard interests while driving value for money.

The role requires strong English and French, a Master’s degree, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Regular site visits across France and a collaborative, proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law, engineering, technical, purchasing/sourcing, economics, or business sciences.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract management and commercial law.
• Experience in supplier contract management or subcontract management.
• Strong skills in relationship building and teamwork.
• Proactive approach to management and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including inventory systems and databases.
• Ability to understand financial reports and develop contract strategies based on them.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Coordinating and collaborating with project contract managers and teams to ensure alignment during project execution phases.
• Identifying and monitoring risks and opportunities, and suggesting mitigation strategies with key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Managing claims, including building evidence and coordinating with planning and financial managers.
• Driving claims to closure with timely and accurate reporting.
• Leading or supporting the preparation of claim strategies, settlement agreements, and change orders.
• Providing training on contract management for procurement and project teams.
• Ensuring compliance with contract management instructions, tools, and processes.
• Managing crisis situations such as supply shortages or force majeure events.
• Acting as a coordinator for legal representatives when required.

Connaissances

Contract management

Supplier management

Risk management

Fluent English

Fluent French

Cross-functional

Formation

Master's degree in law or related field

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Contract Manager in France we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in contract management and supplier collaboration to a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals who are committed to delivering excellence.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring seamless contract administration and management of key or critical supplier and subcontractor agreements, safeguarding Alstom’s interests, and driving value for money. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with project contract managers, project teams, and sourcing teams, while proactively identifying risks, managing claims, and fostering effective supplier relationships.

You’ll specifically take care of ensuring proper contract administration, including claims management, and driving supplier performance, but also lead the resolution of potential disputes and crises.

We’ll look to you for:

Coordinating and collaborating with project contract managers and teams to ensure alignment during project execution phases

Identifying and monitoring risks and opportunities, and suggesting mitigation or capitalization strategies with key suppliers and subcontractors

Managing claims, including building defensive and offensive claim files with relevant evidence and coordinating with planning and financial managers

Proactively driving claims to closure and ensuring timely and accurate claim reporting

Leading or supporting the preparation of claim strategies, settlement agreements, and change orders

Providing training and raising awareness on contract management for procurement and project teams

Ensuring compliance with contract management instructions, tools, and processes

Managing crisis situations such as supply shortages or force majeure events

Acting as a coordinator for legal representatives when required

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Master’s degree in law, engineering, technical, purchasing/sourcing, economics, or business sciences

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience

Knowledge and understanding of contract management and commercial law

Experience in supplier contract management or subcontract management

Strong skills in relationship building and teamwork

Proactive approach to management and problem-solving

Proficiency in computer applications, including inventory systems and databases

Ability to understand financial reports and develop contract strategies based on them

Comprehension of technical requirements and their implications

Demonstrated interest in technical aspects

Advanced written and oral communication skills

Flexibility to travel regularly across multiple sites in France

Fluency in English and French

Things you'll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards senior roles in contract management or project leadership
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type: Experienced