Contracts Manager

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a seasoned Contract Manager in Singapore to oversee end-to-end contract management, from tendering through renewal, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The role emphasizes risk assessment, stakeholder collaboration, and timely delivery of contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in contract management within maritime or related industries, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Office and contract management

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Maritime Studies, Law, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management, commercial operations or procurement.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, contract administration and risk management.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contractual terms and conditions.
• Familiarity with tendering processes, contract variations, claims management and dispute resolution.
• Good understanding of contractual liabilities, indemnities, warranties, insurance and payment terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from tender preparation and contract negotiation to execution, renewal and close-out.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, service contracts, supplier agreements and subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, applicable regulations and industry requirements.
• Review contractual terms and conditions, identifying potential commercial, financial and legal risks.
• Maintain accurate contract records, including amendments, renewals, variations and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor contract milestones, deliverables, deadlines and performance obligations.
• Work closely with commercial and operations teams to ensure contractual requirements are aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks relating to liabilities, indemnities, warranties, insurance, payment terms and termination clauses.
• Manage contract variations, extensions, claims and disputes in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Support negotiations with customers, vendors, subcontractors and other business partners.
• Monitor contract profitability, cost implications and commercial performance.
• Assist in resolving contractual disagreements and escalating complex matters to management or legal counsel when required.
• Support tender preparation, bid evaluations and commercial proposal submissions.
• Review tender specifications, contractual requirements and commercial terms before submission.
• Liaise with internal departments, including procurement, finance, operations, project management and legal.
• Coordinate with external customers, shipowners, shipyards, suppliers and service providers on contractual matters.
• Provide contractual guidance and recommendations to management and project teams.
• Prepare regular reports on contract status, outstanding obligations, commercial risks and claims.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Maritime Studies, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Administration

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from tender preparation and contract negotiation to execution, renewal and close-out.

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, service contracts, supplier agreements and subcontractor agreements.

• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, applicable regulations and industry requirements.

• Review contractual terms and conditions, identifying potential commercial, financial and legal risks.

• Maintain accurate contract records, including amendments, renewals, variations and contractual correspondence.

• Monitor contract milestones, deliverables, deadlines and performance obligations.

Commercial & Risk Management

• Work closely with commercial and operations teams to ensure contractual requirements are aligned with business objectives.

• Identify and mitigate contractual risks relating to liabilities, indemnities, warranties, insurance, payment terms and termination clauses.

• Manage contract variations, extensions, claims and disputes in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

• Support negotiations with customers, vendors, subcontractors and other business partners.

• Monitor contract profitability, cost implications and commercial performance.

• Assist in resolving contractual disagreements and escalating complex matters to management or legal counsel when required.

Tendering & Stakeholder Coordination

• Support tender preparation, bid evaluations and commercial proposal submissions.

• Review tender specifications, contractual requirements and commercial terms before submission.

• Liaise with internal departments, including procurement, finance, operations, project management and legal.

• Coordinate with external customers, shipowners, shipyards, suppliers and service providers on contractual matters.

• Provide contractual guidance and recommendations to management and project teams.

• Prepare regular reports on contract status, outstanding obligations, commercial risks and claims.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Maritime Studies, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management, commercial operations or procurement, preferably within the maritime, offshore, shipbuilding or marine engineering industry.

• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, contract administration and risk management.

• Experience reviewing and negotiating contractual terms and conditions.

• Familiarity with tendering processes, contract variations, claims management and dispute resolution.

• Good understanding of contractual liabilities, indemnities, warranties, insurance and payment terms.

• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.