Contract Manager (m/f/d) (Betriebswirt/in (Fachschule) - Recht/Bachelor Professional in Wirtschaft)

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.

Das bieten wir:

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

Aufgaben und Qualifikationen:

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 and German language skills, both written and spoken, are essential. Additional knowledge of French, Italian, or Spanish is considered an advantage.
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.