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Senior Contract Manager (m|w|d)

Heidenheim an der Brenz, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERGContract2026-08-08 → 2026-10-16

Core

Senior Contract Manager responsible for commercial and contractual management of international large-scale projects in the paper industry, covering the entire project lifecycle from order to cash.

Role type

Senior IC contract and commercial manager

Builds

Commercially controlled international projects and optimized contract management processes

Domain

Industrial machinery / Paper manufacturing / Contract & Commercial Management

Required skills

Contract law expertise, Financial and accounting knowledge, Risk analysis, Claims management, Commercial project steering, Negotiation, SAP proficiency, AI tool affinity

Preferred skills

Experience with contract/document management systems, Practical experience with AI-based contract or knowledge management tools

Technologies

SAP, MS Office, AI-based contract tools

Responsibilities

Evaluate, structure, and negotiate complex contracts with international clients and partners; Conduct commercial risk analyses and cash-flow assessments; Ensure professional order processing including payment security, bank guarantees, and insurance; Advise sales and project management on contractual and legal issues; Lead claims management including identification, assessment, and enforcement; Optimize contract management processes and standards through digital transformation; Serve as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders on commercial matters.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC