Contract Manager

Körber; United States; Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Paid time off and parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Körber seeks a Contract Manager to support Parcel, Automation, and Consulting Supply Chain units across the contract lifecycle. You will review, negotiate, and finalize customer and vendor agreements, assess risks, and coordinate with Legal and stakeholders to protect company interests.

The role emphasizes front-end review, change management, and template improvements, with a hybrid work model in the U.S. and collaboration across multiple teams.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field; minimum 3 years contract management experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting principles and U.S. law; familiarity with cross-border (Canada/Mexico) law a plus
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial automation or similar complex projects is desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office and contract management systems; ability to work with multiple stakeholders

Responsabilidades

• Review, analyze, draft, and negotiate customer, vendor, subcontractor, procurement, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements with Legal support
• Review RFPs and related materials to identify legal, commercial, operational, and financial risks
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Legal, and others to develop contract positions that support business objectives
• Prepare risk summaries, deviations, and recommendations; ensure compliance with policies and approval requirements
• Lead or support negotiations on scope, pricing, payment terms, IP, warranties, indemnity, and other key terms
• Interpret contractual requirements and assist in handoff to project teams
• Provide contract management support during execution (change orders, delays, claims, notices)
• Develop and improve contract templates, clauses, playbooks, and tools

Conocimientos

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Law

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Descripción del empleo

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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.

Your benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays

• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent

• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Your working environment at Körber

Körber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America, and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Parcel Logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule for individuals located within Atlanta, Georgia, Irving, Texas, or our Charlotte, NC offices. Employees in these locations are expected to work three days per week in the office. Individuals located outside of these areas will work remotely.

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via [e-mail].

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as a representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.