Contract Manager

Körber; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Parental leave paid time off and 22+休?

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Körber is hiring a Contract Manager to support the Parcel, Automation, and Consulting Supply Chain units in the United States. You will review, draft, and negotiate various commercial agreements, identify risk, and coordinate with Legal and business stakeholders.

The role emphasizes front-end review, negotiation, and ongoing contract management during project execution. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in contract management and strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field with a minimum of 3 years of contract management experience
• Experience with U.S. contract law and cross-border compliance is preferred
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial automation, logistics, or similar complex projects is desirable
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting principles and policy compliance

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, draft, and negotiate customer, vendor, subcontractor, procurement, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements
• Review RFPs, bid documents, statements of work, terms and conditions for risk identification
• Partner with multiple stakeholders to align contract positions with business objectives
• Prepare risk summaries, deviations, and recommendations per guidelines
• Lead or support negotiations covering scope, pricing, payment, and key commercial terms
• Interpret contractual requirements and support handoff to project teams
• Provide contract management support during project execution including changes and disputes
• Develop and improve contract templates, clauses, and playbooks for efficiency

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

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 talent to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. Together, we aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time. Join the home for entrepreneurs!

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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. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

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

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. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!

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. You can find out more about the work of our representative body for people with severe disabilities here. They are happy to answer any confidential questions you may have in advance.

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