Seeburger Ag

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Contract Manager / Specialist Contract & Proposal Management (all genders) - Bretten

Location:

Bretten, DE, 75015

Experience: Professional

”Accelerating business to improve the lives of people”. This is our purpose statement and encapsulates what we enthusiastically do every day. We integrate our customers’ IT systems to make sure that the right data is at the rightplace at the right time when they digitalize their processes. Companies need their systems to talk to each other to ensure that cars roll off the factory line, that everyone receives their payments on time, and that you can buy what you need from a supermarket.

Our success story began in 1986, when we helped the German automotive industry to digitalize their paper-based supply chains. Today, SEEBURGER is a leading global B2B software provider with more than 1,000 #businessaccelerators in 15 countries worldwide and over 10,000 satisfied customers that rely on our innovative solutions.

Driving Success in Complex Global Deals

SEEBURGER enables organizations worldwide to digitize and automate their business processes. As our international business continues to grow—along with our Cloud and Subscription offerings and the increasing complexity of strategic customer projects—we are expanding our Global Sales Excellence team. As a Contract Manager, you will serve as the central point of contact for all contract-related matters within our global sales organization. You will support our regional sales teams in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and will guide strategic proposals, tenders (RFI/RFP), and complex customer projects from the bidding phase through contract execution. In this role, you will make a significant contribution to risk mitigation, standardization, and the scalability of our global sales and proposal management processes.

Your Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate customer, cloud, subscription, service, and project agreements
• Analyze and assess contractual risks and develop pragmatic solutions in close collaboration with Sales and Management
• Support Account Managers during contract negotiations with customers, procurement organizations, and legal departments
• Provide contractual guidance for strategic tenders, RFIs, and RFPs
• Further develop and harmonize global contract standards, templates, and best practices
• Build and maintain a centralized contract and document repository
• Advise Sales, Presales, Delivery, and Product Management on contract-related matters
• Support the introduction of new products, services, and business models through the development and enhancement of contractual frameworks
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal, contract, and governance processes

Your Profile:

• Degree in Law (fully qualified lawyer), Business Law (LL.M.), or a comparable qualification
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in international contract management, preferably within the software, IT services, SaaS, or cloud industry
• Proven experience negotiating complex customer, licensing, SaaS, cloud, and service agreements
• Strong understanding of international contract structures and commercial risk management
• Experience with contracts governed by Anglo-American/Common Law is an advantage
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented working style with a strong focus on quality
• Ability to communicate complex matters clearly and effectively while balancing and aligning diverse stakeholder interests

Why This Role?

You will do more than manage contracts - you will help create the foundation for successful international business relationships and play a key role in scaling SEEBURGER’s global growth.

• Key role with global impact: A central role in building a global Contract Management function within our Sales Excellence organization, with direct influence on contract standards, governance, and proposal quality worldwide
• International customer projects: Contribute to strategic international customer projects and large-scale contracts while collaborating closely with international Sales, Presales, and Delivery teams
• Ownership & freedom to shape: High level of responsibility and numerous opportunities to actively shape processes, standards, and international collaboration
• Flexible work:Trust-based working hours, remote work, and up to 20 days opportunity for workation
• Vacation & leisure:30 vacation days plus extra days off for your volunteer work and on your birthday
• Financial extras:Christmas bonus, subsidy for company pension scheme, childcare allowance, bike leasing, Germany ticket, tax-free benefits via Edenred, and private accident insurance
• Training:Digital learning platforms, internal and external training offers
• EGYM Wellpass:Access to thousands of sports and wellness offers
• Health & well-being:Stress prevention, health days, vaccinations, quiet and relaxation room
• Work environment:Modern work at the campus with coffee bar, cafeteria, and free drinks
• Events & team spirit:Summer and winter parties, afterworks, sports groups, own band as well as participation in events like B2Run

Benefit from being part of a globally renowned company that is driving digitalisation forward. We continue to grow - and so can you! It is important to us that you can fully utilise your talents and strengths and go your own way, regardless of whether you are aiming for a specialist or management career. With our expertise and growth in a future-oriented industry, we offer a wide range of opportunities and secure jobs. At SEEBURGER, we value the supportive atmosphere and family environment. #StrongerTogether is one of our corporate values and characterises the way we live together.

Sounds exciting? Become a #Businessaccelerator today!

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