Our client:

Confidential multinational in the engineering sector.

Job description

This is an individual contributor position which reports directly into the Head of Contract Management for Switzerland and has following core responsibilities:

• Support the sales organization in all aspects related with contract management, like for example profitability, commercial models, clauses, risks, competition.
• Design commercial solutions, reply to commercial bids and draft contracts.
• Take part of the sales decision-making team and act as a chief negotiator for sales contracts, assuming responsibilities for negotiation tactics.
• Identify risks and develop risk mitigation plans in the pre-sales phase. Monitor risks and possible disputes during fulfillment phase.
• Tracking, analysis, administration of conditions and obligations of contracts to ensure contract compliance. Identify and manage amendment opportunities during the contract fulfillment phase.

Candidate Profile:

• At least three years of relevant experience in a similar position in a multinational environment in a role based in Switzerland.
• Comprehensive understanding and deep knowledge of contracts (examples: payment, trade terms, taxation, business models, currency risk control, guarantees, penalties, liabilities, project planning, quotation principles, warranty conditions, international private law, Swiss commercial regulations)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to communicate with all levels of internal and external parties.
• Ability to work under pressure, fast learner, high energy, not afraid to take responsibilities.
• Dynamic personality and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Bachelor degree or higher in international trade, finance, law or similar academic background
• Fluent in German/Swiss German and English
• Good command of PC skills