Commercial Administrator Trainee (UAE National)

Job Description

Role Purpose

This is an entry-level contract position designed for fresh graduates, offering structured on-the-job training and development.

• Take contracts/POs post-award administration over from Sales Teams and manage contract administration lifecycle
• Thoroughly administer contract performance to avoid risks leading to disputes/crisis between Parties
• Monitor and administer business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual T&C
• Coordinate with engineers/operations for progress of work to ascertain intime contractual obligations/deliverables fulfilled (initiate reimbursement, testing, insurance, bonds & etc.)
• Assist concerned departments (sales, engineering, procurement, logistic & etc.) and third parties on commercial administration
• Manage in-time issuance, review and approve of shipping documents, coordinate the flow of all shipping and commercial documentation, including documentary Letter of Credits, insurance, progress payments
• Oversee expediting activities for awarded contracts/POs
• Address areas to improve efficiencies of commercial performance risks/deviations to Commercial Manager
• Liaise and coordinate approvals internally and externally (as may be appropriate)
• Maintain commercial process conformity to Company policy, Government regulations and best industry practices
• Send commercial documents and correspondence to/with internal/external stakeholders
• Market research and benchmark analyses
• Assist with contracts close-out checklist
• Prepare progress and status reports
• Update contract portfolio database
• Perform other responsibilities associated with the position (as may be appropriate)

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to set priorities and manage activities to successful completion meeting deadlines
• Ability to perform under leadership, in fast-paced environment and be a part of diverse team

• Recent graduates with a degree or diploma in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, or IT.
• Working knowledge of SAP is desired
• Experience using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)