Description
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The opportunity
As a Contracts Administration Senior Professional at Hitachi Energy Germany AG, you will play a crucial role in managing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting successful project execution. You will be a key contributor to our legal and commercial operations, working with diverse stakeholders.
How you'll make an impact
1. Oversee and manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from proposal and negotiation support to execution, administration, and close-out, for various types of agreements (e.g., supply, service, framework, consortium)
2. Ensure all contractual activities adhere to company policies, legal regulations, and industry best practices. Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, proposing effective solutions
3. Provide expert support during contract negotiations, including drafting, reviewing, and analyzing terms and conditions to protect the company's interests
4. Act as a primary point of contact for contractual matters, collaborating closely with project managers, sales, legal, finance, and other internal departments, as well as external clients and suppliers
5. Prepare, review, and maintain accurate and comprehensive contract documentation, including amendments, variations, and correspondence
6. Support the resolution of contractual disputes and claims, including analyzing root causes, preparing arguments, and facilitating negotiations
7. Identify and implement improvements to contract administration processes and tools to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance
8. Provide guidance and training to internal teams on contractual matters, best practices, and company policies
Your background
9. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPCM) is a plus
10. Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in contracts administration, contract management, or a related commercial/legal role, preferably within the energy, industrial, or technology sectors
11. Strong understanding of contract law principles, commercial terms and conditions, and risk management strategies. Experience with international contracts is highly advantageous
12. Proven ability to support and participate in complex contract negotiations effectively
13. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail in reviewing legal and commercial documents
14. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both German and English. Ability to articulate complex contractual issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
15. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with contract management software (e.g., Salesforce, SAP Ariba, or similar CLM systems)
16. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment
17. Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with a strong commitment to ethical conduct and compliance
More about us
18. Collective wage agreement from IG Metall (Baden-Württemberg) including special payments
19. Enjoy the flexibility to work from home up to 50% of the time
20. Flexible working hours (working time accounts)
21. Motivated, warm team with young and very experienced colleagues
22. 30 days vacation
23. Use of many fitness studios throughout Germany for your workout
24. Relocation service
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