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.