Senior Contracts Manager

Baker Hughes; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life balance policies

Medical and insurance coverage

Life and disability benefits

Retirement programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead SP&S deals from a commercial and contractual perspective across the full deal lifecycle. You will guide negotiations, assess risk, and ensure compliance with contractual commitments while aligning with business objectives.

You will collaborate with bid, engineering and sourcing teams, manage variation orders and amendments, and advise project managers on contractual matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business or related field.
• Experience in contract management within energy or large industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English; effective stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead as commercial and contractual lead across the deal lifecycle.
• Develop and negotiate detailed contractual agreements with cross-functional teams.
• Support bid/proposal teams in scope, pricing, and communications.
• Manage deal risk, governance, and internal review processes.
• Oversee contractual and commercial aspects during project execution; handle variations/ amendments.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and manage documentation and processes.
• Provide guidance to project managers, engineering, sourcing, and leadership on contractual matters.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks; lead risk/opportunity reviews.
• Lead negotiations related to claims, counterclaims, and disputes.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or Business

Tools

Contractual frameworks

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager – SP&S

Are you a commercial professional looking for an opportunity to lead complex deals and drive strategic contract negotiations?

Senior Contracts Manager – SP&S

Are you a commercial professional looking for an opportunity to lead complex deals and drive strategic contract negotiations?

Join our Legal & Commercial Team!

Our Legal and Commercial team plays a critical role in enabling business growth by managing contractual frameworks, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance across the deal lifecycle. We partner with cross-functional teams to deliver commercially sound and legally compliant solutions that support our customers and business objectives.

Partner with the best

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to manage SP&S deals from a commercial and contractual perspective throughout the deal lifecycle. You will provide leadership in negotiations, risk identification, and contract execution while ensuring compliance with contractual commitments.

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Acting as a key commercial and contractual lead across the entire deal lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Developing and negotiating detailed contractual agreements while leading cross-functional negotiation teams
• Supporting bid and proposal teams in scope definition, pricing strategies, and customer communications
• Managing deal risk, governance processes, and ensuring adherence to internal review frameworks
• Overseeing all contractual and commercial aspects during project execution, including variation orders and amendments
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and administering contract documentation and processes
• Establishing and managing project variation control frameworks and invoicing processes
• Providing expert advice and guidance to project managers, engineering, sourcing, and leadership teams on contractual matters
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks while driving risk and opportunity review processes
• Leading negotiations related to claims, counterclaims, and dispute resolution in alignment with contract terms

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business, or a related field
• Have extensive experience in contract management within the energy or any large industrial sector
• Be proficient in both Norwegian and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of contract terms, negotiation strategies, and commercial frameworks
• Have proven experience in managing complex commercial negotiations and influencing stakeholders
• Possess strong commercial acumen and business understanding
• Have excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Be a collaborative team player with the ability to work in a matrix organization
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Be willing to travel as required

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and are committed to providing flexible working arrangements that help you perform at your best.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We foster an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and bring their authentic selves to work.

Working for you

Our innovations have shaped the energy industry for over a century. We value your contributions and offer:

• Flexible work-life balance policies
• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Life and disability benefits
• Financial and retirement programs
• Additional voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sales Advisor - Proposals

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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