Contract Manager
Contract Manager
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Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detailoriented Contract Manager for our client in the logistics sector. The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of contract negotiation execution and compliance for logisticsrelated agreements ensuring that both legal and business requirements are met. The Contract Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders including legal procurement operations and finance teams as well as external clients and service providers. The incumbent must be able to work well under pressure and have a legal or procurement background with the willingness to travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the negotiation drafting and finalization of contracts related to logistics services including transportation warehousing supply chain management and thirdparty logistics (3PL) agreements.
- Analyze and review contracts to ensure compliance with relevant laws regulations and company policies. Identify and mitigate potential legal risks and provide recommendations for risk reduction.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including procurement legal operations and finance to align contract terms with organizational goals. Act as the primary point of contact for contractrelated queries.
- Oversee the entire contract lifecycle from negotiation through execution and performance monitoring. Ensure timely renewals and manage amendments extensions or terminations as required.
- Ensure that all contracts are in compliance with industry standards company policies and applicable laws. Monitor vendor and service provider performance ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and resolving issues as they arise.
- Handle any disputes or contractrelated issues that may arise with clients suppliers or thirdparty vendors ensuring timely and costeffective resolutions.
- Maintain accurate records of all contracts amendments and communications. Provide regular reports on contract performance renewals and any risks or issues to senior management
- Contribute to the development and improvement of contract management processes systems and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Business Law Supply Chain Management or a related field (A Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution is preferred.)
- 5 years of experience in contract management ideally within the logistics supply chain or transportation sector (background in procurement would be strongly preferred)
- Experience negotiating drafting and managing logisticsrelated contracts (e.g. transportation agreements warehousing contracts 3PL agreements).
- Strong understanding of logistics operations terminology and industry regulations (e.g. Incoterms freight agreements).
- Strong negotiation and communication skills both verbal and written.
- Detailoriented with a high level of accuracy in contract review and analysis.
- Excellent problemsolving and conflictresolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Willingness to travel
Skills
Logistics, Ability To Work Under Pressure, Compliance, Aris, Excel, Communication Skill, Detail-oriented, Strong Understanding, Paralegal
Employment Type
Full Time
