Contract and Claims Manager

Evonik; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Contract and Claims Manager to lead major procurement programs and oversee contract administration on large EPC/EPCM projects. You will identify requirements, draft specifications, and manage SLAs while coordinating with multiple functions to optimize cost, risk, and schedule.

The role requires a Masters degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with strong negotiation, budgeting, and IT tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• University/Postgraduate degree in engineering or business administration.
• 5–10 years of experience in construction contract administration or managing commercial relationships on large EPC/EPCM projects.
• Experience drafting/reviewing contract documents; change orders and claims negotiation.
• Proven project management skills and knowledge of relevant IT tools.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders; willingness to travel 20–30%.
• Experience in procurement phase, evaluating RFPs and risk assessment support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major procurement programs in line with overall procurement strategy.
• Identify contract requirements and write specifications for a medium portfolio or area of the business for existing contracts and/or new contracts.
• Manage a portfolio of contracts and negotiate service level agreements; plan, coordinate and supervise activities relating to major contracts.
• Manage a category plan/program to realize cost savings, risk reduction, and synergy improvements.
• Collect and analyze key cost drivers, market dynamics, and suppliers for high-risk areas to support decision making.
• Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues.

Skills

Contract administration

Claims management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Masters degree in engineering or business administration

Tools

Contract management software

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

## Contract and Claims ManagerApplylocations: Lafayette, IN: Allentown, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R49221**What we offer**Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.**Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:** https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/**RESPONSIBILITIES*** Manage a portfolio of major procurement programs in line with overall procurement strategy.* Identify contract requirements and write specifications for a medium portfolio or area of the business for existing contracts and/or new contracts.* Manage a portfolio of contracts and negotiate service level agreements. Will also plan, coordinate and supervise activities relating to major contracts.* Manage a category plan/program in line with the organizations' purchasing/procurement and/or sales strategy ensuring realization of synergies, like cost savings and risk-reduction, and/or optimization of the category profit, while reporting to senior colleagues.* Collect and analyze the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers for high-risk area(s) with few alternatives/high costs of changing, in consultation with relevant functions to provide solid market information for decision making.* Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues.**REQUIREMENTS*** University / Post Graduate (Masters Degree) in engineering, business administration or equivalent qualification* 5 to 10 years of experience in construction contract administration or managing commercial relationship in large investment projects being executed on an EPC/EPCM contractor basis* Established project management skills and knowledge of relevant IT tools* Professional applicable experience including contract administration and/or subcontract administration, claims management and drafting / reviewing contract related documents and correspondence* Change order and claims negotiation management experience Procurement phase experience reviewing RFPs, certs and reps compliance, contract terms and risk assessment support* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with different stakeholders within and outside the organization* Flexibility and willingness to travel (20-30%)* Ability to develop commercial relationships across a range of cultures to ensure the project cost, timeline and quality**Your Application**To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.**Your Talent Acquisition Manager:**Aaron Mroczkowski [C], Brittney Compton [C]Company isEvonik Corporation### About UsThis is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees