Associate Contract Manager (Portugal/Europe) Porto

Associate Contract Manager (Portugal/Europe)
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Responsibilities:

• Manage simple contract negotiations and document processes for Product Marketing, Purchasing, and Sales.
• Review, revise, draft, and negotiate
  - related volume purchase/buying group agreements (less than $100 million), rebate agreements, and product
  - related modifications.
• Advise sales and related departments on business issues and risks.
• Negotiate strategic initiative agreements.
• Develop mitigation strategies and negotiate favorable contract terms.
• Identify and implement process improvements and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Research and prepare responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Perform contract compliance functions, including reviewing agreements, implementing terms, and auditing databases.
• Support the Transactional Legal Team with tasks such as termination reviews, contract interpretation, SOX/audit research, and other projects.
• Review and negotiate standard company documents like termination letters, purchase orders, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure proper application of contract terms through review and audits.
• Act as liaison between departments to ensure negotiations serve all parties' interests.
• Participate in
  - departmental projects.
• Assist in document retention and legal discovery efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Operate under supervision within established guidelines.
• Exercise independent thinking and
  - solving skills at a medium level.
• Conduct negotiations under supervision or guidance.
• Impact
  - wide results, affecting major functions and international subsidiaries.
• Require 1-2 years of experience, with desirable prior negotiation or contract handling experience.
• Knowledge of internal processes and legal or paralegal education is desirable.
• Self-motivated, able to work under stress and shifting priorities.
• Strong verbal, analytical, and written skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to build effective relationships and communicate ideas clearly.
• Effective interaction with all management levels.
• Skilled negotiator capable of closing mutually beneficial transactions.
• High level of
  - starting
  - solving ability.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

What’s In It For You?

• Elective benefits tailored to your country.
• Career growth through leadership and professional development programs.
• Enhanced personal
  - being via seminars and support programs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Networking opportunities within the organization.
• Participation in community and social initiatives.