Contract & Commercial Manager

Huawei Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Contract Manager to lead and coordinate contract-related work, ensuring compliance with project objectives. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law and has over three years of experience in commercial negotiation and contract management, preferably within the telecommunications sector. Excellent communication skills are a must. This role includes managing contract risks and overseeing billing and ordering processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and review.
• Experience in telecommunications or IT industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team for effective contract work.
• Review pre-sales contracts to ensure project delivery support.
• Work with Project Management for contract-related support.
• Manage contract variations and negotiate changes.
• Advise on operational efficiency and contract execution.
• Monitor project fulfilment and manage risks.
• Resolve ordering and billing issues proactively.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Contract management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team, and be primarily responsible for ensuring that contracting and commercial work (including ordering and billing) is executed to meet the business and operational objectives of the account.
• Review and provide negotiation support for pre‑sales contracts to ensure contract clauses support project delivery and implementation.
• Work closely with the Project Management team and provide contract support, particularly in areas related to SOW/RM/Risk/Payment Terms/Acceptance/Warranty and other critical clauses impacting project implementation.
• Manage contract variations by identifying change requirements, organizing the negotiation process, and ensuring that change orders are obtained, approved, and completed.
• Advise the Business Director for the account on the efficient operation of the overall system or process, and provide guidance to the contract commerce team for execution.
• Monitor project fulfilment status and manage contract risks, including risk identification, risk alerts, formulation of risk avoidance or mitigation strategies, and ongoing risk monitoring and reporting until closure.
• Manage project ordering and billing, provide negotiation support, and proactively resolve any ordering and billing issues.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Experience in contract negotiation, contract drafting, and contract review.
• Experience in the telecommunications or information technology industry will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.