Sr Export Contracts Manager EMEAI & LATAM

Philips Iberica SAU; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Export Contracts Manager to oversee the lifecycle of international commercial contracts. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in export regulations and contract law, with a focus on ensuring compliance and protecting commercial interests. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing strategic guidance and managing contract negotiations. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact in the healthcare technology sector, where your contributions will help shape the future of global health access.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of contract management experience focusing on international exports.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch export laws and global export control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage international export contracts, ensuring compliance with trade laws.
• Provide strategic guidance on contractual rights and obligations.

Skills

Contract Management

International Trade Compliance

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade

Tools

Contract Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Sr Export Contracts Manager EMEAI & LATAM

Job Description

This is a newly created role for BU Emergency Care, which will be carved out from Philips at the end of 2025. We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Exports Contract Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of international commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Dutch and international export regulations, contract law, international trade compliance, and risk management. You will serve as a key advisor to cross-functional teams, ensuring our international operations align with legal and regulatory standards while protecting the company’s commercial interests.

Do you believe you have the skills, drive, and attitude to join this exciting journey? Then this position might be your next challenge!

Your role:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of international export contracts, including distribution agreements, sales & service contracts, NDAs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international trade laws, export control regulations, and internal policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract-related matters involving international partners, customers, and governmental entities.
• Provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
• Collaborate with legal, quality & regulatory, compliance, finance, sales, logistics, and operations teams to support international business objectives.
• Serve as the escalation point in contract negotiations with international partners and customers, balancing business goals with risk mitigation.
• Monitor contract performance, ensuring deliverables, milestones, and obligations are met.
• Support audits and investigations related to export activities and contract compliance.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, process improvements, and best practices.

You're the right fit if:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, International Trade, or a related field. A Law qualification is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in contract management with a strong focus on international exports.
• Experience working in a med-tech / healthcare environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Dutch export laws & regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of global export control laws and regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, OFAC).
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements across diverse jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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