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

KION Business Services Polska; Bussy-Saint-Georges; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International group benefits

Creativity opportunities

Flexible and mobile working

Professional development

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Dematic is seeking a Contracts Manager to safeguard contractual positions across intralogistics projects in the EMEA region. This fixed-term role (18 months) involves close collaboration with project teams to ensure governance and timely decisions.

Applicants should hold a university degree in business, law, or engineering, with strong project management and contract experience. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering or related field.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in contract management, contract analysis and drafting, or legal advisory roles.

Responsabilités

• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies according to internal policies.
• Safeguard Dematic’s contractual position across the project lifecycle with stakeholders.
• Support preparation of governance and approval documentation for compliance and timely decisions.
• Lead negotiations with customers, suppliers and contract partners.
• Monitor obligations such as payment milestones, guarantees, bonds, and other commitments.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Formation

University degree in Business Administration, Law, or Engineering

Description du poste

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 KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.