Contract & Commercial Manager (ID: 692539)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a candidate for contract management and negotiation support. The role requires expertise in ensuring contracts meet operational objectives and managing project fulfillment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Law and 3+ years in commercial negotiation, preferably from the telecommunications or IT sectors. Strong communication skills are essential, and this position offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Experience with contract negotiation, drafting, and review.
• Industry experience in telecommunications or IT is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contracting work meets business objectives.
• Provide contract support to Project Management team.
• Manage contract variations and monitor project fulfilment status.
• Advise on efficient operation and provide guidance to contract team.
• Oversee project ordering and billing.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Contract management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage contract closure.

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.