Commercial & Contract Manager-SCM

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Administration

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial contracts and agreements.
• Prepare and manage EPC, Service, Procurement, Construction, Consultancy, and Vendor Contracts.
• Ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Manage contract variations, amendments, extensions, and claims.
• Monitor contractual obligations and deliverables of all stakeholders.

Commercial Management

• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors, contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Develop commercial strategies that optimize project costs and business value.
• Support procurement and project teams in commercial evaluations and negotiations.
• Identify commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Legal Documentation & Agreement Review

• Draft, review, and negotiate:

• Master Service Agreements (MSA)

• Domestic Sales Agreements (DSA)

• Direct Dealing Agreements (DDA)

• Lease Deeds

• Sale Deeds

• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)

• Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

• Vendor Agreements

• Service Agreements

• Construction Contracts

• Supply Agreements

• Coordinate with internal and external legal teams regarding critical contractual matters.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors and contractors.
• Resolve contractual disputes and commercial issues.
• Manage correspondence related to contractual obligations and claims.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify contractual, commercial, and legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Support dispute resolution, arbitration, and claim management processes.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree or LLB/LLM preferred.
• Certification in Contract Management, Commercial Management, Procurement, or FIDIC will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 13+ years of experience in Contract Management and Commercial Operations.

• Strong experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, or related industries.

• Proven expertise in:

• Contract Drafting

• Vendor Negotiations

• Contract Administration

• Vendor Agreements

• Legal Documentation

• Agreement Review

• Lease Deeds & Sale Deeds

• MSA, DDA, NDA & Service Agreements

• Claims and Dispute Management

Skills Required

• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and risk assessment capabilities.
• Knowledge of contract law and commercial regulations.
• Ability to manage high-value contracts and negotiations independently.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tools.