Lead Global Supply Chain Contract Manager

CCR; Portugal; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CCR is seeking a Supply Chain Contract Manager to lead end-to-end contract management for global suppliers and service providers. You will combine supply chain expertise with contracts knowledge, drafting and negotiating supplier agreements alongside Sourcing and Legal teams.

You will manage supplier selection, RFQs, implementation and ongoing performance, ensuring compliance with CCR standards and policies across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Legal Studies or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Contract Management or a combination of these areas.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, contract terms and supplier negotiations.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing commercial relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end contract management process for suppliers and service providers.
• Draft, review and negotiate supplier agreements together with the Sourcing team, including framework agreements, cooperation agreements, NDAs and other commercial contracts.
• Partner with the Sourcing team during supplier selection and RFQ processes, ensuring contractual requirements are considered from the beginning.
• Ensure supplier contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements and CCR standards.
• Negotiate commercial terms that support cost efficiency, risk mitigation and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain standard contracts and templates, ensuring consistency of contractual terms across suppliers and commodities, in close cooperation with the Legal team.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations and Legal to define contractual requirements, standards and business needs.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of a centralized contract repository, ensuring proper documentation, version control and contract visibility.
• Act as the main point of contact for suppliers regarding contractual matters.
• Identify and assess contractual risks and escape potential disputes to the Legal team when required.
• Support supplier performance reviews by monitoring KPIs, SLAs and contract compliance, in collaboration with Supply Chain Management.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, standardization and supplier management across the organization.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Supply chain

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management tools

Job description

CCR is seeking a Supply Chain Contract Manager to lead end-to-end contract management for global suppliers and service providers. You will combine supply chain expertise with contracts knowledge, drafting and negotiating supplier agreements alongside Sourcing and Legal teams.

You will manage supplier selection, RFQs, implementation and ongoing performance, ensuring compliance with CCR standards and policies across multiple regions.