At Eramet, we are convinced that the world needs metals produced by a responsible mining industry.
We are facing the greatest challenge in our history: to make a success of the energy and ecological transition and re-establish the conditions for lasting harmony between man and the Earth.
We share this conviction with our Group's 10,700 employees around the world, who are committed to making Eramet a benchmark in the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources, for the benefit of all.
Join Eramet and become the new face of mining!
Contract Manager
Porsgrunn, NO
Eramet Norway is a world-leading producer of manganese alloys for the global steel industry. The company is fully owned by the French mining and metallurgical group Eramet.
We are proud to operate one of the world’s cleanest production processes for manganese alloys. We set high environmental standards for ourselves and pursue our goals systematically.
The role will ensure legal correctness, commercial balance, risk control, and compliance with applicable laws, internal governing documents, and procurement standards. This involves controlling contract risks during the execution phase and acting as a business partner working closely with operational teams on contract follow-up. The position is locally based within the procurement and operations environment at Eramet Norway AS’s three plants.
- Preparing, managing, and following up on Eramet Norway’s commercial contracts throughout the entire contract lifecycle – from strategy and negotiations to follow-up, amendments, and termination.
- Actively supporting the negotiation and follow-up of Eramet Norway’s strategic contracts.
- Leading the handling of commercial claims, disputes, and litigation affecting Eramet Norway.
- Strengthening awareness regarding contractual risk within Eramet Norway and the commercial organization.
- Support Eramet Norway units in contract strategy, risk assessments, and commercial trade-offs.
- Follow up on contracts throughout their lifespan, including changes, deviations, complaints, and any disputes.
- Identify and manage operational, financial, and legal risks in collaboration with relevant internal functions.
- Serve as the point of contact for the Group’s legal department.
- Contribute to the improvement of contract processes and best practices.
- Master of Laws (Master i rettsvitenskap / cand.jur.) or similar, with solid expertise in Norwegian contract law.
- Preferably 5–10 years of relevant experience in contract management, commercial law, or a similar role.
- Experience from industry, energy, or large corporations is an advantage.
- Strong commercial and operational understanding.
- Fluent in Norwegian and proficient in English, both written and oral.
We are looking for someone who is structured, analytical, and risk-aware. You must be an experienced advisor with strong negotiation skills, a high degree of integrity, and a professional demeanor.
- An exciting role close to the core business of Norwegian industry with good development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and conditions, and opportunities within an international group.
With operations on five continents and employees from more than 70 different countries, Eramet is an inherently diverse group.
We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, sexual orientation and beliefs.
We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers.