Contract Manager (m/f/d)

Job Overview

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 will make a lasting impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benefits

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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 in English and German, written and spoken. Additional knowledge of French, Italian, or Spanish is 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.

About Dematic & KION

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, KION enables smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide – wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. Dematic complements this expertise with state‑of‑the‑art automation technology and AI‑supported software solutions that optimise intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.