Bid & Commercial Manager, Government Contracts

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD is seeking a senior contracts and bids professional to lead commercial and contractual aspects of enterprise ICT and telecom bids. You will partner with sales, delivery, legal, finance, and leadership to develop winning bid strategies, assess risks, and secure internal approvals under tight timelines.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Business, Law, or related fields and 6+ years of experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial management, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Law, Commerce, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in contract drafting, contract negotiation, and commercial management.
• Proven track record managing complex tender submissions, RFP responses, and enterprise bid processes.
• Experience negotiating customer-facing agreements and third-party supplier or partner contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk assessment, governance, compliance, and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual aspects of enterprise bids, tenders, and customer proposals.
• Partner with sales, solution, delivery, legal, finance, and leadership teams to develop winning bid strategies.
• Assess and mitigate commercial, contractual, financial, operational, and third-party risks throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Manage governance processes and secure internal approvals within challenging tender timelines.
• Review, negotiate, and finalise customer agreements, subcontractor contracts, partnership arrangements, and service agreements.
• Provide guidance and resolution on complex bid-related issues to ensure commercially sound outcomes.
• Strengthen contract management practices, compliance standards, and bid governance frameworks through continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Commercial management

RFP responses

Enterprise bid processes

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Commerce or Engineering

Job description

Lead strategic bids for large‑scale ICT and telecom projects

Drive commercial negotiations and contract governance

About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider within the telecommunications and digital services sector, delivering connectivity, ICT solutions, cloud services, cybersecurity, and managed services to enterprise customers. With a strong regional presence and a reputation for innovation, the organisation partners with businesses and government agencies to deliver mission‑critical technology solutions that support digital transformation initiatives across multiple industries.

Job Description

Lead the commercial and contractual aspects of enterprise bids, tenders, and customer proposals.

Partner closely with sales, solution, delivery, legal, finance, and leadership teams to develop winning bid strategies.

Assess and mitigate commercial, contractual, financial, operational, and third‑party risks throughout the bid lifecycle.

Manage governance processes and secure internal approvals within challenging tender timelines.

Review, negotiate, and finalise customer agreements, subcontractor contracts, partnership arrangements, and service agreements.

Provide guidance and resolution on complex bid‑related issues to ensure commercially sound outcomes.

Strengthen contract management practices, compliance standards, and bid governance frameworks through continuous improvement initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Business, Law, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Over 6 years of experience in contract drafting, contract negotiation, and commercial management.
• Proven track record managing complex tender submissions, RFP responses, and enterprise bid processes.
• Experience negotiating customer‑facing agreements and third‑party supplier or partner contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk assessment, governance, compliance, and contractual obligations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions and seniority levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation operating at the forefront of technology and telecommunications. The successful candidate will gain exposure to large‑scale enterprise projects, strategic customer engagements, and senior leadership teams. The company offers ongoing professional development, structured career progression opportunities, collaborative working environments, comprehensive employee benefits, and the chance to play a key role in shaping major commercial outcomes for the business.