Commercial Manager at SGS

Job description

• Manage the application of the Client Contract
• Manage and develop the project commercial team (legal, procurement and project contracts)
• Develop the Client Commercial Terms and Conditions in conjunction with the required project disciplines, identifying and mitigating all potential risks. Managing the negotiation process in conjunction with senior management.
• Direct the establishment and implementation of Commercial procedures, tools, systems and best practices.
• Develop contract strategy with key stakeholders to decide how the market will be approached (multi-contract, EPC, EPCM)
• Oversee modifications to these procedures for specific client requirements. Commercial procedures are to encompass all activities and systems relating to commercial, procurement and contracts management.
• Actively support the business efforts by identifying risks and proposing mitigation actions.
• Stay up to date of new trends and innovations and implementing such trends where applicable.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure project costs and schedule are effectively managed through the various stages of a project.
• Ensure effective/adequate commercial input during all contract negotiations
• Ensure, with input from Finance & Facilitation, that project financing arrangements are in place
• Ensure compliance with SGS Bateman Procedures and legislation on commercial project issues.
• Ensure that the project study is conducted in terms of the prime contract To play an active role in seeking to avoid or manage contractual disputes between Bateman & client
• Ensure that contract changes/claims against client & contractors are identified/pursued/documented
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff and clients representing the client.
• Manage and oversee the overall administration of the commercial and procurement function for projects.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met by both Client and Contractor