Contracts Manager
Your tasks
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.
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.