Contract Manager (m/f/d)

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 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.