Description
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Global Logistics Contracts & Risk Team. The role involves drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and transforming contracts for third-party logistics (3PL) services across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate logistics and 3PL contracts, including Master Agreements, Appendices, SOWs, Amendments, and Standalone Agreements.
- Provide sound legal and contractual guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure contracts are compliant, enforceable, and commercially effective.
- Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
- Lead negotiations with service providers.
- Enhance contracting efficiency through automation, digitization, and adoption of CLM tools.
- Oversee renewals, amendments, terminations, and dispute resolution.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Drive best practices in contracting and contribute to transformation initiatives.
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Law degree (LL.B., J.D. or equivalent) with 7–10 years of post-qualification experience in contract management.
- Proven experience in drafting and negotiating logistics/3PL contracts.
- Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management transformation.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a global, fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience of working in and supporting Global contracts functions.
- 3PL/Logistics experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of procurement, supply chain operations, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with international contracting principles, trade laws, and compliance requirements.
Technical Requirements
- Well versed with MS Office tools.
- Experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled contracting tools and digital contracting platforms preferred.