Contract Manager (Fixed Term) (m/f/d)

About the role

Join Dematic and help shape the success of innovative intralogistics projects. As a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in protecting our business, enabling project success, and driving commercial excellence through every stage of the project lifecycle. Working with cross-functional teams across EMEA, you'll make a lasting impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.We offer: • Benefits of an International MDax Group (KION Group) company • Plenty of room for creativity in a rapidly growing company • Flexible and mobile working • Individual support and development • Employee discounts Tasks and Qualifications: How you’ll make a difference • Identify contractual risks and develop effective mitigation strategies in line with internal policies and processes. • Partner with Project Management, Controlling, and Project Procurement to safeguard Dematic’s contractual position throughout the entire project lifecycle. • Support the preparation of governance and approval documentation to ensure compliance and timely decision-making. • Collaborate closely with project stakeholders driving alignment across all phases of the project. • Monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance with key terms, including payment milestones, accounting requirements, guarantees, bonds, and other commercial commitments. • Lead and support contract settlement discussions and negotiations with customers, suppliers, and other contract partners. • Contribute to successful project execution by proactively identifying opportunities, resolving contractual issues, and minimizing risk. What we’re looking for • University degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field, with a solid understanding of accounting and finance principles. • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. • Relevant experience in contract and claim management, contract analysis and drafting, and/or legal advisory roles, ideally within large-scale projects. • Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken, are essential. Additional knowledge of French, Italian, Spanish or German (dependent on hiring location). • Strong negotiation and communication skills, combined with analytical thinking, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset. • Demonstrated persistence, resilience, and confidence in managing challenging contractual situations and resolving conflicts. • Proactive and self-motivated approach, with sound judgment and decision-making capabilities. • Strong team player with the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures. • Willingness to travel as required. • This is a fixed term role for 18 months