Commercial Manager- Shipping/Heavy Equipment Inds.)

Job Summary:

The Contracts and Commercial Manager oversees and manages contract negotiations, Risk mitigation, Contracts amendments, contract closures to ensure profitability meeting customers requirement & compliance within shipbuilding and ship repair projects. This position requires expertise in contractual terms & Conditions, industry standards, and use of contract management as a strategic tool to drive project delivery and profitability. The role requires ensuring smooth collaboration between clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

· Contract Management: Develop, negotiate, and execute contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal requirements.

· Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate contractual and financial risks throughout the project lifecycle.

· Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry standards, and contractual obligations.

· Contract Amendments: Proactively initiate amendments required and obtain approval of clients. Amend mends sought by clients are to be evaluated, prior management approval.

· Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, monitor costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency.

· Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure project delivery within internal budget and with maximum value to the company.

· Performance Monitoring: Track, evaluate and report the performance of contracts to senior management.

· Collaboration: Work closely with project teams, procurement, legal, and finance departments to ensure seamless contract execution and project delivery.

· Reporting: Maintain detailed records of contract negotiations, project progress, and financial outcomes.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commercial Management, or related fields. A Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred.

· More than 13 years of experience in contracts management, commercial operations, or financial oversight, preferably within the shipbuilding or ship repair industry.

· Strong knowledge of contracts, industry standards, and best practices in ship building & Ship repair industries.

· Expertise in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.

· Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage complex contracts.

· Proficiency in commercial management software/tools.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and ability of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,800,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Experience:

• contracts management, commercial operations: 10 years (Required)
• Ship Repair/Ship Building/Heavy Equipment Inds.: 10 years (Required)

Location:

• Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra (Required)

Work Location: In person