Senior Contracts Manager

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. Every day, all around the world, people depend on technology, transportation, energy, and infrastructure to live and work. With rapid growth in electrification, an energy transition driven by climate change and explosive growth in connectivity, we're well positioned to solve the world's toughest electrical and mechanical power management challenges.

Due to growth, we are looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to manage customer contracts from review to negotiation, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. The successful candidate will work with clients and sales managers to ensure that all agreements align with Eaton's goals and legal requirements.

Key Duties:

• Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of customer contracts to ensure alignment with Eaton's financial and commercial objectives.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, including payment terms, liability, and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to secure approvals and resolve contract-related issues.
• Build strong relationships with key customers to facilitate smooth contract execution and dispute resolution.
• Ensure contracts comply with Eaton's policies, industry regulations, and laws.
• Maintain accurate records of all contractual agreements and amendments.
• Work closely with Finance to assess financial implications of contract terms (e.g., revenue recognition, pricing structures).
• Partner with business units to align contractual obligations with delivery schedules and resource planning.
• Develop and implement best practices for contract management to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Stay updated on industry standards and contractual norms to ensure competitive and compliant agreements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management with exposure to multinationals and project-based companies within engineering, procurement or construction industries.
• Tertiary qualifications in law, business or related discipline. Graduate Diploma in Law a minimum.
• Customer-facing experience, including negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing complex contracts.

What We Offer:

• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary with access to bonus scheme
• Inclusive working environment
• Volunteer days
• Outstanding training and development programs for both professional and personal development

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes encourage diversity by utilising a balanced selection criteria regardless of the applicants age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law. Eaton prides itself in truly representing the people within our communities.

We will not be engaging external recruitment agencies as we are managing the process internally. Please note that we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes for this position.

Client-provided location(s): Sydney, Australia

Job ID: Eaton-55385Mascot

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-17T18:40:41