Contract Manager

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Irving (TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Körber is seeking a Contract Manager to support the Parcel, Automation, and Consulting Supply Chain units across the full contract lifecycle. You will lead reviews, negotiate terms, assess risks, and coordinate with Legal and business teams to secure favorable, compliant agreements.

You will also help draft templates and playbooks, ensuring consistent practices across projects and regions. This role requires US work authorization and strong cross-border knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field with 3+ years contract management experience
• US contract law knowledge; Canada/Mexico law preferred
• Experience in large-scale industrial automation or logistics projects is highly desirable
• Familiarity with cross-border compliance and international trade agreements
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with ability to protect company interests
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across functions
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office and contract management systems, with integrity and confidentiality

Responsabilités

• Review, analyze, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements with Legal support as appropriate
• Identify and communicate legal, commercial, operational, and financial risks in RFPs, bids, statements of work, and terms
• Collaborate with Sales, Bid Management, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, and others to align contract positions
• Prepare risk summaries, deviations, and recommendations; ensure compliance with policies and approvals
• Lead or support negotiations on scope, pricing, payment terms, schedule, warranties, IP, termination, and disputes
• Interpret requirements and support handoff to project teams with key obligations and risks
• Provide contract management support during execution (changes, delays, claims, notices)
• Develop and improve templates, clauses, playbooks, and tools for consistency and efficiency

Connaissances

Contract mgmt

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Law/related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Description du poste

Pioneer your career! Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. Together, we aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time. Join the home for entrepreneurs!

The Contract Manager supports the Parcel, Automation, and Consulting Supply Chain business units across the full contract lifecycle, with primary responsibility for front-end contract review, risk assessment, negotiation, and internal approval, together with targeted support during project execution. The role helps secure commercially sound agreements, ensures compliance with company policies and authority requirements, and manages material contractual issues, changes, claims, and disputes in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders.

Your Role in Our Team

• Review, analyze, draft, and negotiate customer, vendor, subcontractor, procurement, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements, with Legal support as appropriate
• Review RFPs, bid documents, statements of work, terms and conditions, and related materials to identify and communicate legal, commercial, operational, and financial risks
• Partner with Sales, Bid Management, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, and other stakeholders to develop contract positions that support business objectives and protect company interests
• Prepare risk summaries, contract deviations, and recommendations; ensure compliance with corporate policies, contracting guidelines, risk tolerances, and approval requirements
• Lead or support negotiations covering scope, pricing, payment, schedule, acceptance, warranties, liability, indemnity, insurance, intellectual property, termination, dispute resolution, and other key commercial terms
• Interpret contractual requirements and support contract handoff to project teams by communicating key obligations, assumptions, exclusions, notice requirements, and identified risks
• Provide contract management support during project execution, including change orders, delays, amendments, claims, disputes, notices, and preservation of contractual rights in coordination with Project Management and Legal
• Develop and improve contract templates, standard clauses, playbooks, review tools, and processes, incorporating lessons learned to increase consistency and efficiency

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of contract management experience, preferably within supply chain automation or material handling
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting principles and U.S. law; experience with Canadian and/or Mexican law is preferred
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial automation, logistics, or similar complex projects is highly desirable
• Familiarity with cross-border compliance, customs regulations, and international trade agreements
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to achieve balanced outcomes while protecting company interests
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex contractual concepts clearly, manage disagreements constructively, and build trusted cross-functional relationships
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems, with a strong commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and positive client relationships

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.

We are committed to providing an accessible working environment. Applications from people with a recognized disability under German law, including people with severe disabilities or equivalent status, are expressly welcome. We would appreciate it if you could voluntarily indicate this directly in your CV or cover letter so that we can support you as effectively as possible throughout the process.

Körber is a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. As a reliable innovation partner, Körber turns entrepreneurial thinking into customer success by providing leading technology to fuel what’s next – from end-to-end pharma production and advanced supply chain solutions to high-tech machinery and process equipment. Körber combines deep domain expertise with integrated hardware, software, and digital services, to help customers take the next step.

The Business Area Supply Chainis part of Körber, a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chains solutions.