Internship - Contract Management Officer

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE  

Within the CCIS Head Office team, you will support the management and monitoring of contracts with Business Partners across the CCIS worldwide network.

You will contribute to strengthening contract management processes throughout the entire contract lifecycle, with a particular focus on compliance, risk mitigation, stakeholder coordination, contract monitoring and Business Partner performance.

This internship will give you exposure to an international environment and allow you to develop practical experience in contract management, procurement and process optimization.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ? 

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Maintain and update a centralized contract repository, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility and version control
• Monitor key contract milestones, including deadlines, renewals and terminations
• Proactively communicate key dates and actions to relevant stakeholders
• Support the review of contracts, including vendor agreements, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and partnership agreements

Compliance & Risk Management

• Analyze contractual terms to identify potential risks, liabilities and opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to contract compliance and risk mitigation activities
• Support the resolution of contract-related issues and coordinate with Legal or senior stakeholders when required
• Contribute to the development and implementation of contract management policies, procedures and best practices

Business Partner & Performance Monitoring

• Support the monitoring of Business Partner registration and contractual compliance
• Track contract performance, spending and compliance indicators
• Prepare reports, dashboards and key metrics for management
• Identify opportunities to optimize contract management processes and improve efficiency

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams and international stakeholders involved in contract and Business Partner management
• Provide guidance on contract management processes and compliance requirements
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and the adoption of contract management best practices across teams

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ? 

• You are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related field
• You have a strong interest in contract management, procurement and compliance
• Previous experience in contract management, procurement or legal activities would be a plus
• You are fluent in English; additional languages are appreciated
• You are comfortable with Microsoft Office; knowledge of DocuSign, Ariba or Digidoc is a plus
• You are rigorous, analytical and organized, with good communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in an international environment

JOB ENVIRONMENT 

• Location: Marseille, France (13)
• Internship duration: 6 months
• Travel: No
• Accessibility: Accessible by public transport 

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure