Contract Manager

John Cockerill, enablers of Opportunity

Since 1817, driven by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group has been developing large-scale technological solutions to meet contemporary needs: facilitating access to fossil-free energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security, and installing essential infrastructures.

The Group provides services and associated equipment for the energy, defense, industry, environment, transport, and infrastructure sectors to businesses, governments, and communities. With over 6,500 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of €1.046 billion in 2022, operating in 24 countries across 5 continents.

Main Responsabilities

• Draft contractual correspondence
• Provide strategic support in public contract analysis and negotiations.
• Assist in the execution of projects by managing contract administration (customers and suppliers), with a focus on public contracts and claim management.
• Provide legal support in coordination with the Group’s Commercial & Legal department.
• Train teams on public contract administration and promote best practices.
• Implement tools for contract management: Scope of Work, RACI matrix, deviation lists, MCPR schedules, meeting minutes, etc.
• Attend meetings with customers, partners, and suppliers with project teams to secure contract conditions, margins, and cash collection.
• Develop and maintain a network of outsourced resources to support John Cockerill business.
• When required, support local representatives, coach project teams, and be involved in negotiations and cash collection efforts.

Profil

• A Master's degree in law is essential for this role
• Fluent in English and French (reading, speaking, and listening).
• Dutch language proficiency is a strong asset.
• Experience in managing maintenance contracts, engineering contracts, or long-term service agreements (LTSA) is essential for this role.
• Ability to quickly analyze contracts, particularly public contracts/tenders, and identify key aspects.
• Strong skills in identifying project risks and opportunities, particularly in public sector projects.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and implement resolution methodologies.
• Ability to develop recommendations, propose solutions, and suggest improvement scenarios.
• Knowledge of taxation, insurance, and accounting is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulations and specificities of public contracts, is a significant advantage.
• Experience in managing the administrative and economic aspects of contract amendments and handling commercial disputes.
• Experience drafting or verifying contract compliance.

Your Career

John Cockerill offers career development opportunities across its various sectors within a friendly working environment. Are you ready to take on technical challenges daily in an innovative company? We look forward to receiving your application!

Discover more details on our opportunities at: www.johncockerill.com