Our Purpose
At SUEZ we are passionate about environmental services and our ability to impact the world we live in.
For almost 160 years, SUEZ has supported local communities and industrial companies in the management of essential services such as water, waste, and air quality. 

As such, SUEZ produces drinking water for 66 million people worldwide, recovers 2 million tons of secondary raw materials per year, and generates 3.1 TWh of renewable energy from waste. 

In our ongoing management of the ecological transition and climate change challenges, SUEZ will rely on the expertise and commitment of its 44,000 employees (particularly in France, Italy, Central Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia) to offer high-value-added and customized environmental solutions to all its customers. 

SUEZ’s expertise allows, for instance, its customers to avoid the emission of 4.2 million tons of CO2, thus improving their carbon footprint and their impact on climate. 

Our Vacancy

SUEZ is in the process of refreshing its strategy and is now looking for a Contracts Manager to manage SUEZ’s commercial contracts for construction and operational projects. Responsible for managing the evaluation, and ongoing management of contracts to ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with SUEZ’s strategies.

Your primary duties will include:

• Manage all commercial aspects of engagement with internal and external stakeholders for upstream and downstream.
• Lead the preparation and management of precontract documentation including requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations to Tender (ITTS), and contract terms and conditions.
• Manage contract variations and contractual obligations to completion
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders including SUEZ employees to ensure comprehensive and accurate bid submissions.
• Identify, evaluate, and engage with potential suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications and company standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and support the development of strategies interfacing with SUEZ Risk and Strategy team to mitigate risks associated with contract negotiations and project delivery.
• Ensure that all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and company standards.
• Contract negotiations with clients, joint venture partners, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions.
• Develop proactive commercial advise to key internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of key contracts.
• Resolve disputes across various contractual issues, interfacing with SUEZ’s legal team as required.
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Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or similar. Professional certifications in PMI, RICS are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues through partnering
• Extensive commercial management experience in the water treatment or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement processes, and risk management.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to foresee contractual conflicts and propose effective solutions.
• Ability to apply various techniques to achieve constructive outcomes to contract negotiations and disputes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex contractual information clearly and effectively.
• Excellent negotiation skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts as needed.
• Current Unrestricted C-Class Driver’s Licence.
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Desirable skills:

• Proven experience in managing medium to large value contracts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commercial acumen.
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Our value proposition:

• Innovative environment that is future-focused for the next generations.
• Access to exclusive discounts and offers via Flare HR.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• SUEZ MyMobility; A SUEZ initiative for top-performing employees that allows for upward growth and relocation possibility to all regions.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Novated leasing Opportunities.
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Want to know more?
You can learn more about what it's like to work at SUEZ by visiting our website and YouTube channel.
If you are passionate about our values and excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply now!