As an Associate Contract Manager in the EU Transportation Legal Team, you'll play a crucial role in driving strategic value through the management of complex transportation agreements with carriers and customers across Europe. In this position, you will:
• Support the negotiation and optimization of transportation and logistics service agreements
• Ensure our contracts deliver maximum business impact while maintaining compliance
• Leverage technology to enhance contract management efficiency
• Assist in developing standardized contract templates and playbooks
• Provide guidance to business units on contract terms, risks, and opportunities
• Contribute to the team's goal of setting new standards in operational excellence and innovation
You'll be part of a dynamic team that utilizes advanced technology and promotes Standard Work to deliver results.
Key job responsibilities
• Manage and negotiate high-value transportation and logistics service agreements with strategic partners
• Provide guidance to business units on contract terms, risks, and opportunities
• Create and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks for transportation services leveraging AI and other tech tools
• Review and optimize existing agreements to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Lead contract negotiations with key stakeholders, leveraging digital tools
• Ensure full compliance with EU transportation regulations while protecting company interests
A day in the life
• Review, analyze and negotiate incoming contract requests from business teams across EU regions
• Draft and revise complex transportation agreements, addenda, and service level agreements
• Host daily/weekly consultation sessions with business stakeholders to provide guidance
• Build and maintain digital playbooks and FAQs for common transportation contract scenarios
• Support the development of business self-help tools and decision trees for routine contract matters
• Assist in creating automated workflow solutions for standard contract requests
• Help maintain knowledge management database using AI-powered classification systems
• Collaborate with tech teams to improve contract automation and efficiency
About the team
EU OPS Legal is a team of high-performing legal professionals that advise, collaborate with and guide their clients in delivering safe, customer-obsessed, and innovative solutions.
We want to be recognized as an Amazon leader for efficiency, operational excellence and inclusion. We create, leverage and promote Standard Work as fuel for innovation. We use innovative technology and automation to focus on Big Rocks, deliver unparalleled legal support, and empower our clients with tools and resources. We are committed to safety and inclusion as top team priorities.
• BA/BS Degree
• 2 years of experience in contract management
• Professional business fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain industry
• Experience with AI-powered legal tools and contract automation
• Background in process improvement or digital transformation initiatives
• Experience with legal tech platforms and contract lifecycle management tools
• Knowledge of automation and workflow optimization tools • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong team player with ability to work independently
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
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