Contract Manager Sales - Technology & Licensing - Full-Time - Winterthur, Switzerland
Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step.
We are looking for a Contract Manager Sales - Technology & Licensing to join our Technology Licensing team within the Polymer and Crystallization organization in Winterthur.
The role will work with Sales, Legal, Project Management, Engineering and senior leaders while driving efficiency and reducing complexity in how contracts are managed worldwide. With a broad scope across all business units, exposure to diverse markets and customers and the chance to introduce best practices, this position offers strategic impact, international growth, and real ownership of contract processes.
Your main tasks and 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.
To succeed in this role, you will Ideally need:
* Masters degree in Chemical Engineering
* Experience working in this or a related field for minimum 5 years
* Expertise in contract developments and in the selling of intangible goods is essential
* A passionate and entrepreneurial mindset with focus on mid-long term goals
* Fluency in English
What we offer you:
* 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 at jane.loftus@sulzer.com. 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 are looking forward hearing from you!
About us
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13'500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
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