Contract Manager(Sustainability Business) at SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SMART GRID SOLUTIONS LLC

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Risk Assessment, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Contractual Support, Legal Standards, Commercial Requirements, Client Management, Sales Support, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Training, Digital Innovation, Accountability, Prioritization, English Fluency

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Contract Manager in our Singapore or Tokyo, Japan locations. Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtExntUe89c Join Schneider Electric and power your career! Schneider Electric is aggressively tackling the issue of climate change by making bold commitments to make its operations carbon neutral by 2025 and net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Not only are we making bold commitments ourselves, but our Sustainability Business Line of Business (SB) is leading the charge in advising global companies in developing their own bold commitments to curb climate change and maintain less than 1.5 deg C temperature rise. This position will be at the core of this global, all-hands effort for our planet and generations to come. We are currently recruiting for a Contract Manager within our Sustainability Business based in our Singapore or Tokyo, Japan office. The successful candidate will be leading the contracting efforts for our East Asia and Japan (EAJ) business that is vital to the future success of the organisation, and will play a key role in ensuring the ongoing growth and success of our SBD division. You will play a key part our Global contracting function and leadership team. The Contract Manager (Sustainability) will be expected to liaise closely with senior management within our Sales, Client Management and Operations divisions to continual develop and refine our contracting solutions to meet the appropriate legal standards required by a leading global energy organisation. Responsibilities include: Provide market leading contractual support to SB’s EAJ business to facilitate business growth, manage risk exposure and allow smooth delivery of SB services. Work with key stakeholders to refine, innovate and develop our contracting solutions, process and control environment to support an evolving and growing division. Work extremely closely with the Sales and Client Management teams to deliver an exceptional level of service to them and to our Clients. Be able to review, amend and commercially risk assess contractual documentation to meet our commercial, finance and legal requirements. Present commercial risk assessments and mitigations to senior business leaders to facilitate decision making. Discuss, explain and champion contractual requirements with internal and external stakeholders. Negotiate contracts in a collaborative fashion with our Clients to ensure mutually successful outcomes. Act as lead point of contact for contractual escalations and queries. Training of colleagues, client facing leads and new recruits in our contracting and commercial rules and processes. Digital innovator and owner of performance metrics of effectiveness of contractual support. Contribute to a continuous learning and improvement environment, help initiate and deliver change. We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position. This job might be for you if: Bachelors degree and experienced operator (2 to 5 years) in sales contract preparation, review and negotiation. Legal or contractual qualifications are not a prerequisite for the role but may be an advantage. Fluent in written and spoken English and Japanese languages, and able to negotiate in both. A dynamic individual & values role model that inspires & influences our stakeholders in equal measure. Effective communicator capable of interaction with Senior Management, Executive Sponsors and Client Legal and Purchasers. Excellent standards of reliability and accountability and have an entrepreneurial business ownership mindset. “Can-do” and positive attitude to challenges and opportunities, autonomous approach to managing workloads with minimal oversight. Ability to prioritise and execute tasks efficiently under pressure. Experience in working in a multinational and multicultural environment is an advantage Experience or knowledge of the energy industry is an advantage but not necessary Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We’re recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric. https://youtu.be/C7sogZ_oQYg Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such. Schneider Electric is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you would like to apply for this vacancy and join the Schneider Electric team, please send your CV and a covering letter, along with salary expectations, to INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS We are an equal opportunities employer and value a diverse workforce.

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Responsibilities

The Contract Manager will provide market-leading contractual support to the East Asia and Japan Sustainability Business to facilitate growth and manage risk exposure. This involves working closely with Sales and Client Management teams to refine contracting solutions, review documentation, and negotiate contracts with clients.