Contract Management Specialist

FIRESTONE GLOBAL; Location (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FIRESTONE GLOBAL is hiring for a role focused on contract management within the energy industry. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Law or engineering, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in MS Office. The role involves supporting contract structuring, driving financial strategies, and liaising with various departments. Strong communication and experience in the energy industry are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the energy industry is preferred.
• Fluent in English; German is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for contract-related topics within procurement.
• Drive strategic focus on key financials and identify solutions.
• Support category managers in contract preparation and negotiation.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of energy industry patterns and associated risks

Education

Degree in Law or engineering (mechanical/electrical/civil)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Bangalre
Education: B.E/B.Tech OR LLB
Experience: 2 Years +
Industry Type: Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Region covered – EU, TR and PT.

• Point of contact for contract related topics within procurement organization;
• Support contract structuring based on parties requirements within regulatory, legal and business framework;
• Drive strategic focus on key financials and identify contractual solutions that drive margins, strong cash positions and risk mitigation;
• Strong cross functional connect and interface between procurement, production, legal, finance/tax and logistics for inputs to contractual agreements;
• Review and verify that contractual agreements cover key contents;
• Implementation (of new) and Optimization of (already used) Systems and Methods;
• Support category manager in preparation and negotiation of contractual agreements to fulfill commercial and legal requirements internally and externally;
• Support category managers in internal approval process for contracts under negotiation;
• Day to day alignment with project/supplier requirements and execution status;
• Interface between procurement and insurance teams for activities related to any claims, or insurance requirements for a contract;
• Supports the evaluation of region specific regulations considered in contractual agreements; Evaluate commercial and legal regulations in contractual agreements;
• Perform risk assessment of as-is contract conditions;
• Clearly explain contract terminology to internal stakeholders in simple, everyday language;
• Support and guide in regards to the documentation of contract related file;
• Administer and guide implementation of contracts during contract execution phase;
• Review, support and liaise for claim management activities;
• Manage and ensure contract compliance internally via category manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or engineering (mechanical/electrical/civil);
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role;
• Fluent in English and German beneficial;
• Proficient in MS Office programs, SAP and Ariba as a plus;
• Abilities and excellent communication skills;
• Experience in energy industry;
• Know-how of energy industry patterns and associated risks.