Global Logistics Contract Manager

Global Logistics Contract Manager This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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Experience Level: 7–10 years Education: Law Degree (LL.B./J.D. or equivalent) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Global Logistics Contracts & Risk Team. The role involves drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and transforming contracts for third-party logistics (3PL) services across multiple regions. The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with strong expertise in logistics contracting and a proven ability to drive contract lifecycle management (CLM) transformation .

Contract Drafting & Negotiation Draft, review, and negotiate logistics and 3PL contracts, including Master Agreements, Appendices, SOWs, Amendments, and Standalone Agreements. Data Privacy Addendums, Sustainable Fuel Contracts, technology procurement agreements. Legal & Commercial Advisory Provide sound legal and contractual guidance to internal stakeholders (procurement, supply chain, finance, compliance, legal) to ensure contracts are compliant, enforceable, and commercially effective. Risk Assessment & Compliance Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks. Ensure contracts adhere to international, regional, and local regulations in logistics and supply chain. Supplier Negotiations Lead negotiations with service providers (logistics, transportation, technology etc.) Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Enhance contracting efficiency through automation, digitization, and adoption of CLM tools, including AI-driven analytics. Governance & Dispute Management Oversee renewals, amendments, terminations, and dispute resolution while maintaining compliance with governance frameworks. Audit & Reporting Support internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and proper documentation. Continuous Improvement Drive best practices in contracting and contribute to transformation initiatives for stronger governance and efficiency. Key Qualifications & Experience Law degree (LL.B., LL.M) with 7–10 years of post-qualification experience in contract management, preferably in logistics and supply chain. Proven experience in drafting and negotiating logistics/3PL contracts (air, ocean, parcel, warehousing, surface transport). Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management transformation , including automation, digital tools, and AI-driven analytics. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with strong commercial awareness. Ability to draft, implement, playbooks and policies from scratch. Ability to work independently in a global, fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Experience of working in and supporting Global contracts functions. Collaborating with Sourcing/Procurement Managers, Cross-functional teams. 3PL/Logistics experience is preferred Knowledge of procurement, supply chain operations, and relevant regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with international contracting principles, trade laws, and compliance requirements. Technical Requirements Well versed with MS Office tools. Experience working with Contract