Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager to join the Global Supply Chain function of our global manufacturing client based in Zurich.

As the Contracts Manager, you'll support strategic supplier contract negotiations and lead contract management activities across the supply chain, ensuring compliance with internal frameworks and global legal standards.

This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract , ideally suited to a candidate who is available immediately or from September 2025 onwards.

Key responsibilities as Contract Manager include:

• Support the sourcing team and category managers in drafting and negotiating complex global supplier agreements
• Manage contract templates, terms & conditions, and oversee the signature and archiving process
• Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Privacy experts to align agreements with business risk requirements
• Lead updates to contract processes, guidelines, and tools, including SharePoint and new platform rollouts
• Promote legal compliance and integrity, aligned with the companies core values

The ideal candidate profile:

• 5+ years’ experience in legal or contract management within a multinational environment
• Strong Procurement or Supply Chain led legal background with exposure to risk, tax, and currency considerations
• ???????Proven success in negotiating high-value (multi-MUSD) international supply contracts
• Skilled communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and lead projects under time pressure
• Strategic thinker with operational execution skills and high change management competence
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.