Hitachi ABB Power Grids

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

Join us as a Contract Manager and support the Hub Europe within the Business Unit Grid Automation. With analytical, hands-on, and autonomous approach, you contribute to the successful performance of Contract Management. You are a reliable partner for the business, when it comes to the review or drafting of contracts, during tendering or even contractual matters during project execution. Do you enjoy working in teams and to enhance their performance through your competence? Are you looking for a position, where you can work with different interfaces such as Sales, Supply Chain and Project Management? If so, we look forward to receiving your application.

Your responsibilities

• You review, analyze and comment contractual tender terms and conditions to support the tender teams, considering risk, pricing, scope, and schedule and highlight areas of risks and opportunities
• You ensure proper execution of contracts from commercial / contractual perspective, and development a claim strategy for outgoing or incoming claims/notifications, to enforce or defend claims in order to support the project teams with expert knowledge
• You liaise with the Legal Department regarding critical developments in sales, procurement and throughout the project lifecycle and support the Legal Department in dispute resolution activities
• You actively participate in the risk review and project reviews processes from a contractual and risk perspective as legal expert
• You give general advice and pro-active support project management, site management, procurement/supply department and other project team members in the execution of Customer Contracts, Consortium Agreements, Subcontracts/Supply contracts to secure Hitachi Energy’s contractual rights and entitlements

Your background

• Degree in law or equivalent
• In-depth experience in international contract management with at least 2-3 years’ experience in energy technology industry or manufacturing
• Experience in contract drafting, negotiations, contract administration, claims- and change management
• Ability to negotiate in English and French language
• Business- and solution-driven approach and ability to work in a cross-functional and international environment
• Behavior and dealing with foreign cultures (Ethical Conduct)

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com Charlene Blaquiere Talent Acquisition Partner Hitachi Energy

Publication date

2022-02-04

Reference Number

HQ52469738_E2