Dematic has an immediate need for a Contract Manager to support the continual growth of Dematic’s Canadian project business. This position is responsible for partnering closely with the Project Management team to support risk mitigation for the business and ensure contractual rights when vital. The person in this position will perform duties such as analyzing, interpreting, and explaining contract concepts, reviewing/editing contract change orders, and working with the project team to realize all possible opportunities to mitigate overspending by using claims appropriately. Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities and a team-oriented mentality to partner with technical internal departments- including both Project Management and the Legal team- is vital for success. The ideal candidate will use their interpersonal skills to serve as an advisor and subject matter expert on multiple simultaneous projects within a corporate setting. This position involves some travel (20% or less), the majority of which will be to project installation sites in Canada, although some travel may be international (to the US and Germany). We offer: What We Offer Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer Tasks and Qualifications: This is What You Will do in This Role: Provide end-to-end contract interpretation support for various sizes of Dematic projects, often simultaneously Respond promptly and accurately to business requests for advice related to sophisticated contracts and advance to legal team and others as needed Prepare analysis to identify key terms, comparisons to our standard agreements and recommend strategy to business as needed Develop and maintain templates, standard operating procedures for contracting processes, recording and reporting on associated metrics Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and processes impacting the legal and project management teams What We are Looking For: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field with significant experience in contract management and/or project management roles Minimum of five (5) years contract management experience with emphasis on project management related work and preparing/reviewing request for proposals, bid documents, contracts, and change orders Ability to identify and resolve moderately sophisticated problems and apply problem-solving skills Experience in applying knowledge of drafting and reviewing contracts Able to understand and explain contractual terms to a lay audience with a focus on interpretation and application of real-world risks and obligations Proven experience as a subject matter expert and advisor to project management teams Able to complete tasks for multiple ongoing projects simultaneously Able to work independently, identify tasks to be done, and maintain efficiency without frequent and consistent direction Demonstrates a proven understanding of basic project life cycle Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures to commercial contracts Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent negotiation skills preferred Fluency in English and French is required #LI-AP1 KION Supply Chain Solutions (KION SCS) is an operating unit of the KION Group, consisting of the two strong and successful brands Dematic and DAI. Dematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering the future of commerce. The company is headquartered in Atlanta with engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, and also owns the software company, Digital Applications International Limited (DAI). DAI, acquired by Dematic in 2020, specializes in logistics automation solutions with offices in the US, UK and Switzerland. The KION Group is among the world’s leading suppliers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions and has a global network of more than 42,000 employees. Its portfolio encompasses forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, as well as integrated automation technology and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group’s solutions improve the flow of material and information within factories, warehouses, and distribution centers. Our Linde and STILL forklift brands serve the premium industrial truck segment. Dematic is a global leader in automated material handling. Together, we are shaping the future and are among the best in our industry. Our culture is driven by our shared KION Group values – integrity, collaboration, courage and excellence.
