Senior Manager – Commercial Administration.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract management policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee the review, analysis, and interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
• Manage and mentor a team to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Provide strategic guidance to seniors on contract management and vendor relationships.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance against targets.
• Act as a primary point of contact for all contractor-related inquiries and dispute resolution.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in contract administration to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordination with vendors/contractors & internal stakeholders to meet obligations by Contractors & employers as per contract
• Coordinates for Bill certification, Invoice Processing, change order management
• Review amendments/ deviation & take this up with Head Contracts for approval.
• Assists in issue/Dispute/Claim resolution process
• Assists in managing risks & opportunities
• Performs contract closure & post implementation survey
• Report on overall performance trends and provide input on improvement areas.
• Assists in review & analysis of contract terms & conditions during contract formulation process.
• Facilitates weekly/monthly performance reviews with contractors (ensuring MoMs)

Behavioural Skills

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Exceptional decision-making and strategic thinking capabilities.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in contract law and legal terminology.
• Advanced knowledge of contract management software and tools.
• Familiarity with mining industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Non-Negotiable Skills

• Proven track record of managing contracts.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of contract law and compliance standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in  Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract administration.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex contracts and negotiations.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams to achieve strategic objectives.