Baker Hughes

Senior Contracts Manager

Norway · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerBaker Hughes
LocationNorway
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted28 Sep 2026

Senior Contracts Manager – SP&S

Are you a commercial professional looking for an opportunity to lead complex deals and drive strategic contract negotiations?

Join our Legal & Commercial Team!

Our Legal and Commercial team plays a critical role in enabling business growth by managing contractual frameworks, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance across the deal lifecycle. We partner with cross-functional teams to deliver commercially sound and legally compliant solutions that support our customers and business objectives.

Partner with the best

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to manage SP&S deals from a commercial and contractual perspective throughout the deal lifecycle. You will provide leadership in negotiations, risk identification, and contract execution while ensuring compliance with contractual commitments.

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for:

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Acting as a key commercial and contractual lead across the entire deal lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Developing and negotiating detailed contractual agreements while leading cross-functional negotiation teams
Supporting bid and proposal teams in scope definition, pricing strategies, and customer communications
Managing deal risk, governance processes, and ensuring adherence to internal review frameworks
Overseeing all contractual and commercial aspects during project execution, including variation orders and amendments
Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and administering contract documentation and processes
Establishing and managing project variation control frameworks and invoicing processes
Providing expert advice and guidance to project managers, engineering, sourcing, and leadership teams on contractual matters
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks while driving risk and opportunity review processes
Leading negotiations related to claims, counterclaims, and dispute resolution in alignment with contract terms

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business, or a related field
Have extensive experience in contract management within the energy or any large industrial sector

Be proficient in both Norwegian and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrate strong knowledge of contract terms, negotiation strategies, and commercial frameworks
Have proven experience in managing complex commercial negotiations and influencing stakeholders
Possess strong commercial acumen and business understanding
Have excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Be a collaborative team player with the ability to work in a matrix organization
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Be willing to travel as required

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and are committed to providing flexible working arrangements that help you perform at your best.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We foster an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and bring their authentic selves to work.

Working for you

Our innovations have shaped the energy industry for over a century. We value your contributions and offer:

Flexible work-life balance policies
Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
Life and disability benefits
Financial and retirement programs
Additional voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sales Advisor - Proposals

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