Contract Manager Sales – Technology & Licensing (Full‑Time) – Winterthur, Switzerland
Sulzer invites you to apply for the Contract Manager Sales – Technology & Licensing position within the Technology Licensing team of the Polymer & Crystallization organization. The role collaborates with Sales, Legal, Project Management, Engineering and senior leaders to streamline contract processes worldwide, reduce complexity and enhance consistency across all Chemtech business units. The position offers strategic impact, international exposure and real ownership of contract processes.
Key responsibilities
Define and implement Chemtech‑wide standards for contract lifecycle management in coordination with Legal, Sales, Project Management and other key functions.
Act as central coordinator for cross‑functional contract reviews, ensuring timely input alignment and approvals.
Drive harmonization, increase consistency and reduce complexity by promoting the use of approved templates, clauses and workflows across all Chemtech business units.
Support identification and documentation of contractual risks or deviations and ensure appropriate escalation routes are followed.
Track and report key contract‑related performance indicators (e.g. cycle time, template usage, issue resolution) to increase transparency and accountability.
Facilitate sharing of best practices and continuous improvement in contract handling across regions and business units.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in contract development and the sale of intangible goods.
Expertise in contract development and the sale of intangible goods is essential.
Passionate, entrepreneurial mindset with focus on mid‑long term goals.
Fluency in English.
Benefits
High visibility and cross‑functional collaboration with Technology Licensing, Sales, Legal, Project Management, Engineering and Senior leadership.
Broad scope across all Chemtech business units, not limited to a single market, technology or product line.
Dynamic international environment with room for professional growth, sales and contract process ownership.
Excellent social benefits (holidays, pension fund, etc.).
Attractive employment conditions.
Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment and lifestyle.
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Do you have a question about the role? Reach out to Jane Loftus – our team is looking forward to hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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