Global Contract Manager – Surface Haulage Contracts

Komatsu; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Vacation & holidays

Assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning & development

Job summary

Komatsu seeks a Contract Manager for the Surface Haulage Business Unit (SHBU) in Chicago. You will coordinate with internal divisions, legal teams, and external stakeholders to execute and finalize contracts while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.

You will analyze contract performance and market trends to inform strategic decisions and support the SHBU’s sales goals. The role emphasizes data‑driven recommendations, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring high standards in contract management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of Commercial or Sales experience in a related industry.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; collaboration with distributors and internal departments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with business acumen.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to lead meetings.
• Ability to analyze business risk (financial and legal) and non‑compliance consequences.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, manage, and maintain a diverse portfolio of contracts with customers, suppliers, and distributors for SHBU.
• Collaborate with internal divisions, related companies, distributors, and legal teams to support contract execution.
• Ensure all agreements are reviewed and sanctioned by legal counsel prior to execution.
• Act as central point of coordination for new and renewing contracts for global, major, and strategic accounts.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with contractual obligations to enhance customer confidence in Komatsu.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Finance

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

Komatsu seeks a Contract Manager for the Surface Haulage Business Unit (SHBU) in Chicago. You will coordinate with internal divisions, legal teams, and external stakeholders to execute and finalize contracts while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.

You will analyze contract performance and market trends to inform strategic decisions and support the SHBU’s sales goals. The role emphasizes data‑driven recommendations, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring high standards in contract management