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We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial and Contract Manager to oversee the entire tendering, contract management, and supply chain processes for a dynamic project. This role will involve working closely with engineering and package management teams to ensure successful project execution, cost savings, and compliance with contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

Tendering and Contract Award Process:

• Lead the full tendering process in collaboration with the Package Manager and Engineering teams.
• Oversee the commercial aspects of tenders, including conditions of contract.
• Manage prequalification processes and ensure commercial elements align with project requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure tender and contract terms match scope and deliverable requirements.
• Benchmark and assess tender offers for competitiveness and viability.
• Lead robust pricing negotiations with bidders to achieve the best value.
• Represent the negotiation team during bidder discussions and manage negotiations effectively.
• Work with Legal teams when necessary to resolve tendering and contract issues.
• Perform detailed commercial evaluations of tender bids and collaborate with teams to produce contract award recommendations.

Contract Management:

• Actively manage contractor claims and variations.
• Identify and explore cost-saving opportunities within contracts through value engineering.
• Maintain contractual obligation registers and ensure both internal teams and contractors meet their obligations.
• Oversee contractor payment applications and liaise with Package Managers to ensure payment terms are met.
• Ensure adherence to processes with document control teams, and work closely with finance and legal departments for policy alignment.
• Contribute to commercial risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with open-book tendering processes to deliver the best value for the project.

Commercial Administration of Projects:

• Deliver against commercial objectives, ensuring cost savings for assigned project packages.
• Prepare and update CAPEX and OPEX Costing Forms.
• Support Project Controls teams in budget monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
• Contribute commercial insights to monthly package progress reports.

Supply Chain Management:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to refine and submit the Supply Chain Plan.
• Represent the organization at external events, fostering relationships with local suppliers and encouraging their support for the project.