Contract Manager Contract Manager

Körber Group • Pine Grove Township, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of contract management within the Parcel, Automation, and Consulting Supply Chain business unit. This role ensures compliance with contractual obligations, mitigates risk, and supports project execution by managing agreements with customers, vendors, and partners. The position requires strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation skills, and familiarity with supply chain automation projects.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in commercial contracting principles
• Proficient in MS Office and contract management systems
• Communicate complex contractual concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Excel at achieving mutually beneficial outcomes while protecting company interests
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and effective problem‑solving skills
• Maintain a high level of accuracy when reviewing and drafting documents
• Work effectively in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Build trust and collaborate successfully across functions and stakeholder groups
• Handle disagreements professionally and constructively
• Manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure
• Uphold integrity and confidentiality in all interactions
• Focus on delivering value and cultivating positive client relationships
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract management, preferably in supply chain automation or material handling projects
• Proficiency in US Law
• Familiarity with cross-border compliance, customs regulations, and international trade agreements

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Canadian Law is preferred, understanding of Mexico Law preferred
• Experience with large-scale industrial automation or logistics projects is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Assume ownership of customer contracts from project initiation through close‑out, ensuring full compliance with contractual requirements, notice provisions, and amendment processes
• Serve as a core member of the project execution team, maintaining alignment with project managers and cross‑functional departments on scope, execution, and financial impacts
• Lead the identification, documentation, and negotiation of change orders, ensuring all scope changes are proactively managed and contractually supported
• Develop and implement claims strategies, ensure timely issuance of contractual notices, and coordinate the preparation, substantiation, and negotiation of claims with customers and subcontractors
• Act as the primary contractual point of contact during project execution, supporting dispute resolution and partnering with legal on complex issues or escalations
• Ensure that lessons learned from execution‑phase issues are captured and communicated
• Assess and document legal and commercial risks, draft required legal statements, and facilitate internal approvals to ensure compliance with company policies and acceptable risk thresholds
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, participate in approval meetings, and ensure compliance with company policies and risk tolerance at all project stages
• Maintain and improve form agreements and templates to streamline processes and increase efficiency
• Coordinate with attorneys to develop innovative approaches to contracting requirements, obligations, and exposures
• Execute compliance with relevant corporate limits‑of‑authority protocols and, with assistance from company counsel, summarize risks identified during contract review to support approval
• Educate business partners on key commercial, legal, and corporate policy considerations across Canada, Mexico, and the USA
• Efficiently implement corporate policies, initiatives, and programs related to contract and RFP reviews across Canada, Mexico, and the USA

Benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level