About this role
Do you enjoy collaborating across teams and acting as the go-to person for contract governance? If yes, you might be the next Contract Manager for GEA Türkiye — one of the world’s leading suppliers of process technology and engineering solutions.
Responsibilities / Tasks
As our Contract Manager, you will be the central point of expertise for all contract-related matters in Türkiye. You will ensure that contracts with customers, suppliers, and service partners are legally compliant, commercially sound, and aligned with GEA’s global standards.
You will collaborate closely with Sales, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and global colleagues to safeguard the company’s interests and elevate contract governance across the organization.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of legal, commercial, analytical, and cross-functional responsibilities.
What You Will Do
Review, support, and, when necessary, negotiate customer contracts (sales, projects, service), ensuring that commercial, financial, and legal risks are properly identified and highlighted.
Review, support, and, when required, negotiate supplier and subcontractor agreements, ensuring balanced terms and full compliance with procurement standards.
Adapt and maintain contract templates in line with Turkish law and GEA global policies.
Act as the main contact for contract-related matters between Türkiye, GEA HQ, Divisions, and external law firms.
Ensure compliance and proper approvals for all non-standard or high-risk contract clauses.
Support internal teams (Sales, Procurement, Finance, HR, Service) with contract drafting, NDAs, amendments, and dispute-related matters.
Improve contract governance processes, documentation practices, and contract tracking systems.
Promote contract and risk awareness across the organization through guidance and collaboration.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal, commercial, or procurement roles — preferably in a multinational environment
- Strong understanding of contract structures and commercial risk
- Knowledge of Turkish commercial and contract law
- Excellent Turkish & English communication skills (only CVs submitted in English will be considered).
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset
- Able to work independently and advise senior management with confidence
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Other facts
About GEA Group
GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components.
GEA provides resource-efficient solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.
What you'll do
- As the Contract Manager, you will oversee all contract-related matters, ensuring compliance and alignment with GEA's standards. You will collaborate with various internal teams to manage contracts with customers, suppliers, and service partners.
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