Contracts Manager

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Company & Unit

At Yara International, we’ve been shaping the future of agriculture and sustainability since 1905. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Yara is a global company with a strong presence in over 60 countries across six continents, employing more than 17,000 people worldwide. We specialize in agricultural products, industrial solutions, and environmental innovations, all driven by a deep commitment to sustainable practices and ethical collaboration with farmers and partners around the globe. Our mission is bold and inspiring: to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet.

Our Direct Procurement (DP) team plays a vital role in the sourcing of key materials like Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potash, Chemicals, Carbonates, Coating, and Energy, while managing global supply chain operations and maritime logistics. Each year, DP sources around 15 million tonnes of materials, and Yara Maritime Logistics handles over 17 million tonnes of product. Our team of professionals, based in Oslo, Brussels, Geneva, São Paulo, Singapore and Cartagena, ensures reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply to Yara’s global operations.

We are now looking for a Contracts Manager to join the Nitrogen Sourcing & Trading unit within Direct Procurement at Yara. This is a unique opportunity to be at the center of global supply chain operations, helping ensure the flow of essential materials that support sustainable agriculture worldwide.

If you're driven by global trade, logistics, and sustainability, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Responsibilities

The Contracts Manager (for Brazil, LATAM and EMANA) will be the clear responsible for the operational review of all contracts for which Geneva is the legal counterparty.
Verification of purchase contracts for these 3 units.
Work directly with representatives of Direct Procurement to understand contract and spot sourcing conditions.
Follow up upcoming deals and work directly with Yara Sales & Marketing as well as with Yara Legal on sales contracts and GTCs.
Ensure to the extent possible that transaction contract terms (purchase, sales, charterparty) match and be aware of exposure due to deviations.
Advise the Yara Sales & Marketing sales and Direct Procurement purchasing responsible about contract terms (GTCs, shipping terms), if needed.
Act as a legal proxy to cover absence of Yara Sales & Marketing or Direct Procurement responsibles. Sign spot contracts or off-take addenda.
Contribute to IDD reviews/processes.
Research of Suppliers information in order to comply with the due diligence process as defined by Yara. Provide the Yara Code of Conduct to all Suppliers.
Develop a framework with database/routes (process and KPI's) to monitor and measure contracts activities and processes both for long term contracts and spot contracts (including cost, customer satisfaction levels, supplier reliability, etc.).

Profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business or an equivalent field
Excellent understanding of trading and cargo operations
Min. 5 years of work experience in Procurement, Operations or similar
Fluent in English with good communication skills (writing, speaking)
Autonomous and able to work under pressure
Proactive mindset with the ability to multi-task
IT skills, SAP knowledge is a plus
Strong decision-making & analytical skills
Good teambuilding skills
Understand purchase and sales terms contracts
Good knowledge of Incoterms

Additional Information

This position is based in Oslo, where local terms & conditions will apply. The role may require some travelling to Yara sites and locations worldwide.

As a global organization we actively strive to reflect the diversity in society. We therefore encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply, and we are committed to offering a diverse and inclusive work environment which allows combining career progress with the needs of family or other personal circumstances.

Contact details

Bård Andersen, VP Nitrogen Sourcing

Yannick Deplechin, Senior Manager People & Culture

Apply no later than

Wednesday 2 July 2025

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.