Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E Do you want to work for a global player, where we care about ethics, inclusion and diversity and our people? Eaton is looking for a full-time English speaking Contract Manager to work in the Law Department and to take a lead role in providing legal support on global supply chain/commercial contracts for indirect and direct category across Eaton. The incumbent will be part of an international team working with International Supply Chain organisation as well as other Legal Contract Managers, Business Attorneys and Professionals in various locations and levels throughout Eaton. The incumbent will be responsible for providing legal support on supply chain commercial contracts – from review and drafting through negotiation, internal approval and contract finalisation. Your main duties: Analyze, interpret and negotiate terms and conditions for various commercial deals and projects for direct procurement (e.g. Brand labelling, Bailment, Consignment, Connected Components etc.), negotiating defined contracts for strategic accounts. Ensure compliance with established processes for contract review via Eaton's Contract Lifecycle Management tool, as well as continued compliance with policies and standards deployed throughout our International Supply Chain organization. Provide legal advice on contract terms and conditions and identify and assess risk related to alternative terms and conditions Take lead role in negotiating complex, high value contracts and/or contracts for strategic accounts. Be informed of existing agreements, approved risk mitigation plans, ongoing negotiations, win/loss reasons and use such information to develop and improve contract reviews, risk mitigation actions, negotiation strategies, approval recommendations, resulting with informed decision making and acceptable risk taking by the business. Prepare contract risk assessments for internal stakeholders' approval based on Eaton’s policies and procedures. Proactively identify potential problems and devise creative solutions that strike an effective balance between cost and return, including both short term and long-term business and legal considerations taking into consideration the required connectivity between Eaton's customer and supplier contracting. Provide regular training for Eaton’s Supply Chain professionals on defined contractual concept and contract management processes. Qualifications Required: Legal Degree/Qualified lawyer is an advantage, but it is not essential At least 5 years’ legal or contract management experience Good knowledge of general Commercial Law. Experience with Direct procurement contracts. Experienced negotiator and comfortable in negotiations. Fluent in English. Another European language is an advantage. Personality and demeanor to interact with individuals of all backgrounds and at all levels of an international organization Then we want to hear about you! What Eaton offers: Competitive compensation and benefits package Excellent working environment – safety and ethic are really important for us Culture & Values – We are more than the products we invent and produce – the way we do business is just as important. At Eaton, our values and culture define who we are – both individually and as an organization – and direct our activities every day Learning & Development - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University Our recent awards: FORTUNE’s 2021 World’s Most Admired Companies list  One of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2021 by Ethisphere  Top 50 Employers List 2020 by Woman Engineer Magazine  Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality 2020 by Human Rights Campaign  Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2020 list for 13th consecutive year by 3BL Media  100 Best Corporate Citizens list for 11th consecutive year by Corporate Responsibility What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Legal Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No