Kristina Zanic Consultants is renowned for delivering originality, quality, and style across world-class hospitality, leisure, commercial, and residential projects. Guided by our core values Visionary, Integrity, Flexible, Empowering, and Passionate we create spaces that inspire and endure.
The Contract Manager is responsible for managing, negotiating, and administering contracts with clients, vendors, and partners. This role requires a thorough understanding of contractual terms and conditions, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements. This role plays a pivotal part both in protecting and optimizing the commercial relationships, ensuring successful partnerships through meticulous contract management and proactive risk mitigation.
What You'll Do
Contract Drafting and Negotiation:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring terms are clear, fair, and legally compliant.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and align contract terms with business objectives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries.
Contract Administration:
- Maintain a comprehensive contract management system, ensuring all contracts are accurately recorded and easily accessible.
- Monitor contract performance and compliance, addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.
- Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations as needed.
Risk Management and Compliance:
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Conduct regular audits of contracts to ensure ongoing compliance and performance.
Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between parties to resolve contract-related issues.
- Provide guidance and training on contract management best practices to team members and other staff.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare regular reports on contract status, performance metrics, and risk assessments.
- Analyze contract data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and cost-saving measures.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Utilize contract management software and other analytical tools to generate insightful reports and track performance
Policy and Compliance:
- Develop and direct the implementation of policies and procedures for streamlining contract management process.
Leadership:
- Lead by example and ensure the team are providing a professional level of service and consistently exhibiting Kristina Zanic Consultants Service Standard and Values
Other Responsibilities
- Be responsible for ensuring that a professional, neat and tidy appearance is portrayed at all times, including leading by example through maintaining high standards of morale and appearance
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field (relevant postgraduate qualifications a plus)
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in a contract management role
- Certification in contract management (e.g., Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)) is a plus.
- A wide knowledge of the design industry
- Proven track record of successful contract managing and negotiating contracts and risk mitigation
- Strong understanding of contract law and legal principles.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to diverse audiences
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Presentation skills with an appreciation of the demands of conflicting interests and of meeting both project and statutory requirements
- A high level of commercial awareness along with an understanding of financial principles as they relate to business development
Languages & Skills
- Excellent English skills (written, reading, spoken)
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office, and other design related software knowledge
Why Join Us
At Kristina Zanic Consultants, you'll be part of a collaborative and visionary team that values creativity, innovation, and excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work on iconic international projects, develop long-term supplier relationships, and make a lasting impact in the design world.
If you are passionate about shaping spaces with originality and precision, we'd love to hear from you.
