Evonik Degussa Corporation

Contract and Claims Manager

Evonik Degussa Corporation$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or equivalent.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in construction contract administration or managing commercial relationships for large investment projects.
  • Strong project management skills with proficiency in relevant IT tools.
  • Experience in contract and subcontract administration, claims management, and drafting/reviewing related documents.
  • Proven experience in managing change orders and negotiations during the procurement phase.
  • Effective relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel 20-30% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Manage major procurement programs in alignment with the procurement strategy.
  • Identify contract requirements and draft specifications for a medium portfolio.
  • Negotiate service level agreements and oversee major contract activities.
  • Execute category plans to optimize cost savings and minimize risks.
  • Analyze cost drivers and market dynamics to inform decision-making.
  • Develop budget plans under the guidance of senior colleagues.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a prestigious company like Evonik Corporation.
  • Chance to manage high-value contracts in a dynamic sector.
  • Engagement in international projects requiring cross-cultural relationship skills.
  • A supportive environment for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexibility to travel while fostering global business relationships.
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage a portfolio of major procurement programs in line with overall procurement strategy.
  • Identify contract requirements and write specifications for a medium portfolio or area of the business for existing contracts and/or new contracts.
  • Manage a portfolio of contracts and negotiate service level agreements. Will also plan, coordinate and supervise activities relating to major contracts.
  • Manage a category plan/program in line with the organizations' purchasing/procurement and/or sales strategy ensuring realization of synergies, like cost savings and risk-reduction, and/or optimization of the category profit, while reporting to senior colleagues.
  • Collect and analyze the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers for high-risk area(s) with few alternatives/high costs of changing, in consultation with relevant functions to provide solid market information for decision making.
  • Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues.


REQUIREMENTS
  • University / Post Graduate (Masters Degree) in engineering, business administration or equivalent qualification
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in construction contract administration or managing commercial relationship in large investment projects being executed on an EPC/EPCM contractor basis
  • Established project management skills and knowledge of relevant IT tools
  • Professional applicable experience including contract administration and/or subcontract administration, claims management and drafting / reviewing contract related documents and correspondence
  • Change order and claims negotiation management experience Procurement phase experience reviewing RFPs, certs and reps compliance, contract terms and risk assessment support
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with different stakeholders within and outside the organization
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel (20-30%)
  • Ability to develop commercial relationships across a range of cultures to ensure the project cost, timeline and quality


Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Aaron Mroczkowski [C], Brittney Compton [C]

Company is
Evonik Corporation

About Evonik Degussa Corporation

Evonik Degussa Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company that produces a wide range of products for various industries, including automotive, construction, and healthcare. The company's products include coatings, adhesives, and sealants, as well as specialty chemicals for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Evonik Degussa Corporation was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. The company is a subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG, a German chemical company.
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