Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>You further develop and implement contract management and administration processes in line with Freudenberg standards across our global organization.</li><li>Including process design, system implementation, migration and change management, you lead the replacement of our existing Contract Management System.</li><li>You design, evaluate and further implement a global contract lifecycle process covering contract review, approval workflows and signature authorization.</li><li>You review contracts from both an initial legal and commercial perspective, identify potential risks and coordinate follow-up actions, e.g. with Legal department, Compliance or Product Compliance.</li><li>Ensuring transparency, you contribute to the further development of governance, compliance, and risk management structures.</li><li>You improve contract retention, documentation and monitoring processes while driving digitalization and process excellence.</li><li>You establish and enhance global contract management standards, policies, and best practices across our organization.</li><li>As a trusted advisor and trainer for international stakeholders, you provide guidance on contract management processes and compliance requirements to our business departments.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Master's degree in (Business or Commercial) Law, Economics with a strong legal focus, or comparable.</li><li>Profound professional experience in Contract Management within an in-house legal department.</li><li>Sound knowledge of contract law combined with a strong understanding of commercial and business-related considerations.</li><li>Experience in compliance-related environments, ideally with insights into Anti-Trust/Competition Law, Governance or Risk Management.</li><li>Proven project management experience, ideally in process optimization, digital transformation or system implementation projects.  </li><li>Ability to balance legal requirements with pragmatic business solutions.</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills, business fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).</li><li>Experience with Contract Lifecycle Compliance Management systems is an advantage.</li></ul>‎ ‎ 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.Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Global Contract Manager (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>You further develop and implement contract management and administration processes in line with Freudenberg standards across our global organization.</li><li>Including process design, system implementation, migration and change management, you lead the replacement of our existing Contract Management System.</li><li>You design, evaluate and further implement a global contract lifecycle process covering contract review, approval workflows and signature authorization.</li><li>You review contracts from both an initial legal and commercial perspective, identify potential risks and coordinate follow-up actions, e.g. with Legal department, Compliance or Product Compliance.</li><li>Ensuring transparency, you contribute to the further development of governance, compliance, and risk management structures.</li><li>You improve contract retention, documentation and monitoring processes while driving digitalization and process excellence.</li><li>You establish and enhance global contract management standards, policies, and best practices across our organization.</li><li>As a trusted advisor and trainer for international stakeholders, you provide guidance on contract management processes and compliance requirements to our business departments.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Master's degree in (Business or Commercial) Law, Economics with a strong legal focus, or comparable.</li><li>Profound professional experience in Contract Management within an in-house legal department.</li><li>Sound knowledge of contract law combined with a strong understanding of commercial and business-related considerations.</li><li>Experience in compliance-related environments, ideally with insights into Anti-Trust/Competition Law, Governance or Risk Management.</li><li>Proven project management experience, ideally in process optimization, digital transformation or system implementation projects.  </li><li>Ability to balance legal requirements with pragmatic business solutions.</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills, business fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).</li><li>Experience with Contract Lifecycle Compliance Management systems is an advantage.</li></ul>‎ ‎ 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.Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH

Global Contract Manager (f/m/d)

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