Global Contract Manager (f/m/d)

at  Freudenberg Performance Materials

Working at Freudenberg: “We will wow your world!” This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have successfully completed studies in economics, business law, or comparable fields
• You own first or several years of professional experience in contract management or in a legal department (desirable)
• You possess very good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• In terms of contract law you offer strong knowledge, as well as an understanding of commercial contexts
• You have project management experience
• You demonstrate very good communication and negotiation skills in both German and English
  The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• In accordance with Freudenberg standards, you further implement our contract management and administration processes at the business group Freudenberg Performance Materials
• You identify, evaluate, and implement a defined global contract formation process (including review, approval, and signature authorization)
• Regarding commercial and legal aspects, you conduct first contract reviews and risk assessments, and handover your results to our legal department for continue processing
• You further develop the current contract administration, retention tools and processes
• You contribute to the development and establishment of standards, also you further develop the current contract management
• In terms of contract management, you train your matrix organization and empowered resources