Commercial Manager

Veolia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Singapore is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee contract management and enhance profitability in hazardous waste treatment services. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in a related field. This role is vital for ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement within the organization.

Benefits

Company transport to MRT stations

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in contract management or commercial role.
• Strong understanding of contract law and claims management.
• Proficient in written English and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract lifecycle from development to execution.
• Identify and manage contractual risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance and performance tracking of contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Risk analysis

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Company Description

At Veolia Singapore, we're more than the world’s leading provider of environmental solutions - we’re dedicated to customized, cost-effective solutions that reflect best practices, environmental protection and a better quality of life. We help customers in the industrial, commercial and governmental sectors safely manage, treat, recycle and dispose of hazardous and regulated wastes. Our industry leading team is equipped with unmatched knowledge, experience and technology in order to provide value-added services that protect people and the environment. Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and promoting ecological transformation? Come, join us and embark on a rewarding career with Veolia Singapore!

Job Description

Join Veolia Singapore as a Commercial Manager and become a key partner at the heart of our operations. This goes beyond a standard contract administration role; you will be the commercial guardian for our crucial hazardous waste treatment and disposal services business. You will also provide expert contract management for a variety of high-value procurement contracts essential to our business and projects across Singapore.

In this position, you will work closely with our sales, legal, finance and operations teams to help grow our business, mitigate risk, and maximise profitability. If you are a proactive and commercially astute professional ready to make a significant impact on our ecological transformation mission, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Provide expert support throughout all contract stages, including initial business development engagement, tender, execution, renewal, warranty, and close-out.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Support in structuring/developing new commercial offers. Proactively identify, analyze, and manage contractual risks and opportunities within the appropriate commercial framework. Develop and implement mitigation strategies and maintain a comprehensive risk/opportunity register.
• Contract Administration: Establish and manage tools for tracking contractual obligations, rights, deliverables, and key dates to ensure timely compliance and execution.
• Drafting & Negotiation: In collaboration with the sales, operations and legal departments, assist in assessing contractual setups, and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contract terms.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual correspondence. Draft and review communications with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
• Performance Monitoring: Track contract performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and manage any resulting penalties, deductions, or liquidated damages.
• Claim Management: Prepare and respond to contractual claims, ensuring all necessary documentation is meticulously maintained to support the company's position.
• Collaboration: Liaise effectively with Legal, Finance, Insurance, and Procurement departments to ensure a cohesive approach to contract management.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all contractual documentation is properly stored and contribute to "lessons learned" reports to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven 5-8 years experience in a dedicated contract management or commercial role. Prior experience in environmental services, hazardous waste management, oil & gas, construction, engineering, or industrial operations is highly advantageous.
• A degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of contract law, claims management, and risk analysis.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a keen eye for detail. Good proficiency in written English.
• Proficient in managing stakeholder relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment. Financial acumen with experience in budget analysis and invoice review.
• Willingness to learn and understand the technical aspects of underlying operations required to support the role.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and synthesis skills.

Additional Information

Safety is a core value at Veolia, and a precondition for employment. You are expected to uphold the Veolia Always Safe rules and set an example to all colleagues in your daily work routine.

Ethics and compliance are two areas where our rules and our standards are strictly non-negotiable. You are expected to stick to ethics and compliance rules and standards which ultimately mean doing your job properly and conducting our business like true professionals, whatever our missions and our place in the Group.

Notes:

• Due to Employment Pass quota issue, incumbents without the need for Employment Pass application will be prioritised for the recruitment.
• As this role's internal customers are located in the Tuas View Circuit office, the incumbent must be willing to work in the Tuas office and occasionally the Science Park office.
• Company transport is provided at Boon Lay MRT and Choa Chu Kang MRT.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.