Contract Manager

Körber Supply Chain Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Körber Supply Chain Group is seeking a Contract Manager to support the full lifecycle of commercial agreements across our Parcel, Automation, and Consulting units in the U.S. You will review, draft, and negotiate contracts, assess risk, and coordinate with stakeholders to protect company interests.

The role emphasizes front-end risk assessment, policy compliance, and enabling project execution. Strong negotiation and cross-functional teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3+ years in contract management.
• Knowledge of U.S. contracting principles; cross-border law is a plus.
• Experience with large-scale industrial automation or logistics projects.
• Familiarity with cross-border compliance and international trade agreements.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate customer and vendor contracts with legal support.
• Identify risks in RFPs, bids, and terms and communicate them.
• Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and Legal to align contract positions.
• Prepare risk summaries and recommendations ensuring policy compliance.
• Lead or support negotiations on scope, pricing, payment, and IP terms.
• Handoff contract requirements to project teams; ensure key obligations are clear.
• Provide contract support during project execution, handling changes and disputes.
• Develop and improve contract templates and playbooks.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

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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.

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