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Contract Administrator

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Banking & Finance
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in finance, economics, or similar, fluency in English and German, strong MS Office skills, and a structured, customer-oriented, communicative approach.
  • You will handle credit inquiries, maintain customer data, create correspondence and invoices, manage document archiving, support projects, and identify contracting parties per legal requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, banking or another relevant subject
  • Good knowledge of English and German languages
  • Good MS Office skills
  • Independent and structured way of working
  • High customer orientation with strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Processing and supporting the department in handling credit inquiries
  • Checking, entering, and updating customer and contract data in the systems/databases
  • Creating customer correspondence, invoices, and preparing contract documents for dispatch to the customer
  • Electronic archiving of documents and their management and maintenance
  • General participation in projects
  • Identification of the contracting party within the framework of legal requirements

FAQs

What kind of tasks will I be responsible for as a Contract Administrator?

As a Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for processing credit inquiries, managing customer and contract data, creating correspondence and invoices, archiving documents, participating in projects, and identifying contracting parties in accordance with legal requirements.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include information capture, accuracy and attention to detail, effective communication, initiative, managing multiple priorities, understanding internal controls, and contracts review.

What educational background is preferred for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, banking, or a related subject is preferred.

Is proficiency in any languages required?

Yes, good knowledge of both English and German languages is required for this position.

What software skills are important for this role?

Good MS Office skills are important for the position of Contract Administrator.

What is the working hours structure for this position?

The position offers a permanent employment contract with a 39-hour workweek and flextime regulations.

What benefits are offered with this role?

Benefits include an attractive compensation package with profit sharing, employer-funded pension and life insurance, training opportunities, travel cost reimbursement, and free beverages, among others.

How does the company support employee development?

The company provides extensive training by mentors in the specialist departments and various diverse training opportunities.

Is there an opportunity for growth within the company?

Yes, the company features a collegial team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes, which can facilitate growth opportunities.

What is the company’s stance on equal opportunity employment?

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace for all employees.

We help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1-10
Employees
1925
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2023 sales and revenues of $67.1 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.