Contract Management Specialist

Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: Remote (> 50% remote) Responsibilities: Point of contact for contract related topics within procurement organization. Support contract structuring based on parties requirements within regulatory, legal and business framework. Drive strategic focus on key financials and identify contractual solutions that drive margins, strong cash positions and risk mitigation. Strong cross functional connect and interface between procurement, production, legal, finance/tax and logistics for inputs to contractual agreements. Review and verify that contractual agreements cover key contents. Implementation (of new) and Optimization of (already used) Systems and Methods. Support category manager in preparation and negotiation of contractual agreements to fulfill commercial and legal requirements internally and externally. Support category managers in internal approval process for contracts under negotiation. Day to day alignment with project/supplier requirements and execution status. Interface between procurement and insurance teams for activities related to any claims, or insurance requirements for a contract. Supports the evaluation of region specific regulations considered in contractual agreements; Evaluate commercial andlegal regulations in contractual agreements. Perform risk assessment of as-is contract conditions. Clearly explain contract terminology to internal stakeholders in simple, everyday language. Support and guide in regards to the documentation of contract related file. Administer and guide implementation of contracts during contract execution phase. Review, support and liaise for claim management activities. Manage and ensure contract compliance internally via category manager. Skills: Degree in Law or engineering (mechanical/electrical/civil). At least 2 years of experience in a similar role. Fluent in English and German beneficial. Proficient in MS Office programs, SAP and Ariba as a plus. Abilities and excellent communication skills. Experience in energy industry. Know-how of energy industry patterns and associated risks. #J-18808-Ljbffr