Global Commercial Contract Manager (m/f/d)

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Gips KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of procurement contracts for direct and indirect materials (including quality agreements), service agreements (including SLAs), CAPEX, and maintenance contracts.
• Collaborate with technical teams, local procurement colleagues, as well as the legal and finance teams to ensure contracts meet business needs, compliance standards, and risk management requirements.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments that may impact operations and contracts.
• Monitor and manage contract performance, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions and addressing any issues or disputes that arise.
• Provide training and guidance to procurement staff on contract management practices and category-specific aspects.

Who you are

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, IT, or a related field. Advanced studies in law, such as a Juris Doctor (JD) or a Master of Laws (LLM), especially with a concentration in contract law, commercial law, or technology law, are highly preferred.
• Proven experience in contract management and global contracts, reinforced by healthy assertiveness.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable terms in complex high-value contracts, underpinned by a solid foundation in legal analysis and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; fluency in English is essential.
• Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office suite, as well as knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP), is advantageous.

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working, and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises.
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen, and our Barista coffee bar.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education, and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation.

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Gips KG is a company based in Germany that specializes in innovative systems for drywall construction, floors, plaster, and façades. Our high-quality dry construction systems stand for outstanding sound, fire, and thermal insulation on floors, walls, and ceilings.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills, and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.