Contract and Risk Manager (m/f/d)

About ABB

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Position Overview

Reports to: Service Manager

Work model: Hybrid (#)

About the Role

In this role, you will serve as a Contract Manager, primarily supporting the Sales organization of the Marine and Ports division within the Process Automation business. This diverse role is characterized by versatility and exciting challenges. Your focus will be on the full spectrum of fundamental contract law and commercial matters. You are comfortable working collaboratively in changing teams, and you are motivated by process improvements and workflow optimization. You approach tasks professionally and with clear goals. If you also possess strong negotiation skills and assertiveness, then join our Contract Management team — apply now!

Key Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Drafting, negotiating, and concluding individual and framework agreements (especially purchase and work contracts)
• Reviewing, interpreting, and commenting on contracts as well as identifying risks in tenders and contractual agreements
• Supporting and conducting contract award negotiations and risk reviews
• Managing the internal contract database and coordinating division-specific signature regulations
• Supporting quotation preparation and executing claim management (including preparation, enforcement, and defense)
• Conducting internal training sessions on contract management
• Collaborating closely with the Legal department in Germany

Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies in business administration, commercial law, or a comparable field — alternatively, completed commercial training with several years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in contract law, including contract drafting and review
• Solid knowledge of German civil law (BGB), particularly in the area of obligations
• Negotiation-level language skills in German and English
• High level of assertiveness, independence, and a hands-on mentality
• Strong willingness to continuously learn and adapt to changing market conditions
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Flexible work practices
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

How to Apply

Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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