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

Dematic; Bussy-Saint-Georges; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Employee discounts

Global MDax Group

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Contracts Manager to protect the business and drive commercial excellence across the project lifecycle. You will work with cross-functional teams in EMEA to safeguard contractual positions and ensure compliant governance, from early planning through execution and settlement.

The role requires strong English skills, a background in contract/claim management, and the ability to travel as needed. This is a 18-month fixed-term position within a dynamic, international group.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract and claim management or legal advisory roles.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies in line with internal policies.
• Partner with Project Management, Controlling, and Project Procurement to safeguard Dematic’s contractual position.
• Prepare governance and approval documentation to ensure compliance and timely decisions.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to drive alignment across all phases.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure payment milestones, guarantees, bonds, and other commitments are upheld.
• Lead negotiations with customers, suppliers and contract partners.
• Proactively identify opportunities and resolve contractual issues to minimize risk.

Skills

Contract management

Risk mitigation

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Public procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Law/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