Contract Manager (m/f/d)

Contract Manager (m/f/d)

Workload 80-100%

As an independent subsidiary of the Axpo Group, Axpo Systems AG is the competence centre for telecommunications, cyber security and data centre solutions within the group.

Our customers have a system-relevant mission and operate in the critical infrastructure segment. They only know the highest possible standards, as they operate Switzerland’s system-relevant services. This uncompromisingly defines the demands on professionalism, reliability, quality and security standards, and technical solution expertise for us – because our performance enables the crisis-proof execution of these indispensable services.

As a Contract Manager, you are responsible for legally correct contracts. In close cooperation with our lawyers and account managers, you negotiate contracts with our customers and suppliers in our favour and ensure contract administration as well as invoicing.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• You review, create, adapt and negotiate customer, partner and supplier contracts as well as service level agreements and ensure their legally compliant approval.

• You plan and manage contract renewals together with the account managers and ensure their timely conclusion.

• You are the central contact person for contractual questions and coordinate complex cases with Group Legal and Compliance.

• You develop and maintain contract templates, general terms and conditions, templates and standardised contract processes.

• You are responsible for central, audit-proof contract management including data quality, deadline monitoring, KPIs, reports and periodic billing.

• You analyse contract risks, advise sales on offers and contract design, and conduct negotiations with customers and strategic partners together with the KAM.
  

Profile and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or comparable qualification

• Good expertise in Swiss contract and obligations law

• Experience in handling contracts, ideally in the technical field (e.g. telecommunications or IT)

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Knowledge of SLA management and service business is an advantage

• Very good German and English skills (spoken and written)