Operational Buyer Indirect III

Contract & Claims Manager Location:

Portsmouth, NH (Hybrid- 3x week)

Position Type:

Full-Time, Contract About the

Role:

We are seeking a sharp, strategic Contract & Claims Manager to lead contract execution, procurement strategies, and risk mitigation for high-value projects at our Portsmouth facility. In this role, you will protect our contractual rights, manage the complete lifecycle of incoming and outgoing claims, and optimize project returns in close collaboration with our Legal, Finance, and Project Control teams. What You ll

Do:

Contract Execution:

Drive project procurement strategies, manage contract extensions, and oversee change orders, delay management, and dispute resolutions.

Claim Management:

Identify, prepare, and negotiate outgoing claims while developing robust defense strategies against incoming claims.

Supplier & Stakeholder Relations:

Manage escalation issues with strategic suppliers, conduct commercial audits, and align with global corporate functions.

Cost Controls:

Partner with the Cost Control Group to manage variations, bank guarantees, cash flow, and back-charges. What You ll Need to

Succeed:

Bachelor s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Proven experience in capital project contract management, commercial management, or claims mitigation. strong negotiation skills with a deep understanding of legal frameworks, arbitration/ADR, and contract structures. Excellent communication skills to align with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

salary:

$80.66 - $85.66 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5

PMeducation:

BachelorsResponsibilities Define all key accountabilities (5-10), which the role will be expected to perform in short to medium future. Make sure that you list the accountability on top, which the role will be doing most frequently and which has most impact on the the team/BU/Lonza. Begin each sentence with an action word, e.g. Provides appropriate coaching and performance

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Project Procurement Execution Strategy Support the definition of the Risk mitigation plan; Participate in development of contracting strategies; Involve Cost Control Group and ensure the implementation of cost control system e.g. progress measurement, remeasurement, bank guarantees, additional items, claims, cash flow and back-charges; Analyse the contract conditions and assist the project management in the preparation and conduction of the execution of those contracts; Involvement with the review of new tenders and contracts with Strategic Supplier; Support the negotiation of major contracts, subcontracts and own the final review and document preparation with Strategic Supplier; Ensure relevant Procurement & SGIE process and standards are followed.

SkillsBuyer Indirect QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. job detailssummary$80.66 - $85.66 per hourtemporarybachelor degreecategorybusiness and financial operations occupationsreferenceAB_4956811job details

Contract & Claims Manager Location:

Portsmouth, NH (Hybrid- 3x week)

Position Type:

Full-Time, Contract About the

Role:

We are seeking a sharp, strategic Contract & Claims Manager to lead contract execution, procurement strategies, and risk mitigation for high-value projects at our Portsmouth facility. In this role, you will protect our contractual rights, manage the complete lifecycle of incoming and outgoing claims, and optimize project returns in close collaboration with our Legal, Finance, and Project Control teams.

What You'll Do:

Contract Execution:

Drive project procurement strategies, manage contract extensions, and oversee change orders, delay management, and dispute resolutions.

Claim Management:

Identify, prepare, and negotiate outgoing claims while developing robust defense strategies against incoming claims.

Supplier & Stakeholder Relations:

Manage escalation issues with strategic suppliers, conduct commercial audits, and align with global corporate functions.

Cost Controls:

Partner with the Cost Control Group to manage variations, bank guarantees, cash flow, and back-charges. What You'll Need to

Succeed:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Proven experience in capital project contract management, commercial management, or claims mitigation. strong negotiation skills with a deep understanding of legal frameworks, arbitration/ADR, and contract structures. Excellent communication skills to align with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

salary:

$80.66 - $85.66 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5

PMeducation:

BachelorsResponsibilities Define all key accountabilities (5-10), which the role will be expected to perform in short to medium future. Make sure that you list the accountability on top, which the role will be doing most frequently and which has most impact on the the team/BU/Lonza. Begin each sentence with an action word, e.g. Provides appropriate coaching and performance

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Project Procurement Execution Strategy

• Support the definition of the Risk mitigation plan;
• Participate in development of contracting strategies;
• Involve Cost Control Group and ensure the implementation of cost control system e.g. progress measurement, remeasurement, bank guarantees, additional items, claims, cash flow and back-charges;
• Analyse the contract conditions and assist the project management in the preparation and conduction of the execution of those contracts;
• Involvement with the review of new tenders and contracts with Strategic Supplier;
• Support the negotiation of major contracts, subcontracts and own the final review and document preparation with Strategic Supplier;
• Ensure relevant Procurement & SGIE process and standards are followed.

SkillsBuyer Indirect QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.