Contract Manager (w/m/d) — Axpo Systems AG

Full description

Pensum 80-100 %

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

Our customers have a system-relevant order and are in the segment of critical infrastructures. They only know the highest possible standards, because they operate the system-relevant services of Switzerland. This defines the standards of profession, reliability, quality and safety standards and the technical solution competence for us uncompromisingly high – because our performance only 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 favor and ensure contract administration and billing.

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 that they are completed on time.
• You are the central contact person for contract law issues and coordinate complex cases with Group Legal and Compliance.
• You develop and maintain contract templates, terms and conditions, templates and standardized contract processes.
• You are responsible for central, audit-proof contract management including data quality, deadline control, KPIs, reports and periodic billing.
• You will analyze contract risks, advise sales on offers and contract drafting and negotiate with customers and strategic partners together with KAM.

Profile and skills

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or comparable education
• Good expertise in Swiss contract and bond law
• Experience in handling contracts, ideally in the technical field (e.g. telecommunications or computer science)
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of SLA management and service business is an advantage
• Very good knowledge of German and English (verbal and written)