Gestor(a) de Contratos

**WHO WE ARE**

EID is one of the leading high-tech industries in Portugal that works mainly within the Defence sector. With a proven record and solid know-how in the fields of electronics and communications designs, manufactures, supplies and supports advanced, high-performance communication solutions.

The demanding markets where EID operates require a permanent attitude of innovation. Our growth is supported through the ability to develop and launch technologically evolved, innovative products and tailored solutions, meeting specific customer requirements.

EID’s knowledge and technological capabilities rely on the experience and expertise of highly qualified electronics, software and communications engineers, who represent the majority of the company workforce.

**YOUR ROLE**

The main goal of this role will be overseeing the entire life-cycle of customer and supplier contracts, from negotiation to execution and renewal, ensuring that all terms and conditions meet EID and Cohort standards and goals.
- Provide contractual governance in the company, according to EID’s established requirements, commercial policies, and processes
- Ensure that contracts with domestic and international customers, suppliers and partners comply with minimum commercial and legal terms, and with the Cohort group’s corporate guidelines
- Manage effectively contract execution through its lifecycle, from issuance of internal authorisation to contract closure, including the contractual relationship
- Manage (review and support) negotiations with customers, suppliers, and partners of contract terms and conditions, leading to contract award and acceptance, by liaising with business development, sales, supply chain, project management teams
- Manage the preparation of responses to contract conditions and supporting requests for bid approvals at, both, EID and Cohort levels
- Formulate and obtain internal approval for all agreements to be entered into a contract as prime or sub-contractor; Also, review and recommend inputs into all contractual commitments with customers, on behalf of EID
- Collaborate with different departments to negotiate favourable terms, driving cost efficiencies without compromising quality or service levels
- Support Sales Teams to improve the turnaround time for each contract request by implementing/following best practices to accelerate the end-to-end Sales process;
- Act as focal point of contact for resolving contractual disputes, in a timely manner
- Support the Supply Chain team with drafts and negotiations of sub-contracts for both goods and services

**OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB**:

- Degree in Law (preferred), Business Administration, Management or similar
- Minimum 3 years of experience with issuing and reviewing contractual docs
- Prior roles within Contract Management, Procurement, or Audit functions
- Ability to understand and execute contractual matters, understanding standard and non-standard requests, and proposing contractual structures and solutions
- Experience in managing the end-to-end life-cycle of contracts, including negotiation, execution, and termination
- Experience in bid management is valued
- Good computer skills, especially with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Ability to work accurately in Portuguese and English, both spoken and written

**CHECK IF YOU ARE/HAVE**:

- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Problem solving, risk management, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage deadlines, work under pressure and multiple priorities
- Proactive and eager to learn in a development environment
- Comfortable working with cross-functional teams

**WE OFFER**:

- A competitive package according with your experience
- A culture with emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions
- 22 vacation days plus 2 extra days fixed by the company
- Your anniversary day without being at work
- Private health insurance
- Although the advertisement is listed as full-time, we are open to accepting other working hours or even consulting/contract work
- EID embraces diversity and inclusion. We hire based on merit, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic._
- Respect is at our core. Join a workplace where you can thrive, feel empowered, where you belong and can succeed._