We're a global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.
We are hiring immediately for a Contracts Manager- a role that is critical in making sure our customers get the electricity, heating and cooling they need.
This role will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts related to equipment procurement, plant services, MRO, and professional services. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, risk management capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to support operational excellence and supplier performance.
Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.
- Work in a local service center or remote
- Competitive compensation
- No premium cost medical plan option available
- Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement.
- Sales career growth potential in expertise, leadership and across territories
- Safety-focused culture
What you’ll do:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for indirect procurement categories including equipment (e.g., engines, generators), field services, engineering support, and technical consulting.
- Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks that comply with Aggreko’s internal policies and risk standards.
- Support procurement and operations teams during the sourcing process to ensure commercial and legal terms align with business objectives.
- Manage contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, performance monitoring, and closeout documentation.
- Mitigate contractual risks by identifying liabilities, indemnities, warranty terms, SLAs, and compliance gaps before contract execution.
- Ensure contract compliance with Aggreko's internal policies, ESG commitments, insurance requirements, and local/state/federal laws.
- Liaise with legal, finance, insurance, and HSE teams to ensure alignment across all contractual obligations and due diligence requirements.
- Maintain centralized contract records and tracking tools using Aggreko’s ERP or contract management system (e.g., SAP, Dojo Suites).
We’re experts, which means you’ll have the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field; JD or paralegal certification is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in contracts management, preferably supporting procurement or supply chain functions in the energy, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and procurement-related agreements (e.g., MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, service contracts).
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex agreements with suppliers and service providers.
- Familiarity with energy or power generation industry contracts is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in contract lifecycle management tools and ERP systems (SAP, M3, Dojo Suites, i2B, etc.).
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and stakeholder communication.
We recruit the best talent. Apply now and help us keep the power on.
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Equal employment opportunity
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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