Contract Manager (m/f/d)
kiongroup
| Company | kiongroup |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Heusenstamm, Germany |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
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.