Commercial Manager Job at Edwin Drake

Edwin Drake is a specialist Oil and Gas Recruitment Consultancy operating primarily across the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry, with a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.

At Edwin Drake we understand the challenges of recruiting in countries where the local content is of utmost importance such as Nigeria and Angola. This in-depth market knowledge has enabled us to build a strategic network of professionals across these regions, who are either based locally or in the Diaspora as well as expatriates with proven experience and success in these countries.

Edwin Drake - We have partnered with a marginal field operator who are seeking to expand their current asset portfolio, part of their growth strategy for the next 2 years. With this in mind they are seeking to identify an individual who can drive the acquisition of new blocks across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Edwin Drake is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Currently supporting an International Oil Service Provider who are seeking to identify a talented and driven Commercial Manager who can support their company growth.
• As the Commercial Manager, you will be reporting directly to the COO and CEO of the organisation and will play a crucial role in ensuring commercial opportunities are fully maximised, negotiations are undertaken from a win-win perspective, all whilst ensure compliance is at the forefront of all activities.

• Formulate, develop and update department policies and procedures
• Provide commercial support to PMO throughout contract cycle
• Design and review pricing models
• Ensure accurate billing as per PO
• Regular client liaison
• Lead contract planning and negotiation
• Ensure compliance with statutory and legal obligations

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting
• Experience in West Africa is desirable, however not compulsory
• Bidding/Tendering and Contract Administration skills and experience
• Excellent data interpretation and quantitative skills
• Over 10 years of experience spent Internationally, in the Oil and Gas Industry with reputable Service Companies in a commercial-related role