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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.

Your role in our team

• You will assume ownership of customer contracts from project initiation through close‑out, ensuring full compliance with contractual requirements, notice provisions, and amendment processes
• You will 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
• You will lead the identification, documentation, and negotiation of change orders, ensuring all scope changes are proactively managed and contractually supported
• You will develop and implement claims strategies, ensure timely issuance of contractual notices, and coordinate the preparation, substantiation, and negotiation of claims with customers and subcontractors
• You will act as the primary contractual point of contact during project execution, supporting dispute resolution and partnering with legal on complex issues or escalations
• You will 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

Your profile

• You have strong expertise in commercial contracting principles
• You are proficient in MS Office and contract management systems
• You communicate complex contractual concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• You excel at achieving mutually beneficial outcomes while protecting company interests
• You demonstrate strong analytical thinking and effective problem‑solving skills
• You maintain a high level of accuracy when reviewing and drafting documents
• You work effectively in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• You build trust and collaborate successfully across functions and stakeholder groups
• You handle disagreements professionally and constructively
• You manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure
• You uphold integrity and confidentiality in all interactions
• You focus on delivering value and cultivating positive client relationships

Education and Experience Qualifications

• 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
• Experience in Canadian Law is preferred, understanding of Mexico Law preferred
• Experience with large-scale industrial automation or logistics projects is highly desirable
• Familiarity with cross-border compliance, customs regulations, and international trade agreements

Your 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 

Your working environment at Körber

Körber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Parcel Logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

This full-time, exempt role offers a hybrid work setting. The physical demands/hazards …

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via jobs@koerber.com. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

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If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. Judith Lascano is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.