Assistant Manager Commercial & Planning FLS

Overview

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the management of procurement and commercial functions for small to medium-sized projects, including purchasing, expediting, supplier coordination, and logistics.
• Assist in planning and tracking procurement and commercial activities to ensure alignment with project schedules and budgets.
• Review work performed by team members to ensure compliance with applicable standards, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Monitor productivity and performance of assigned personnel and support resource planning activities.
• Coordinate with clients, project management teams, and internal departments to ensure smooth execution of procurement and planning activities.
• Support the implementation of quality improvement initiatives and promote best practices across commercial and planning functions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure consistent performance and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, including business ethics and conflict-of-interest standards.
• Support performance evaluations, training, and development of team members.
• Monitor progress, identify risks or delays, and support corrective actions to maintain project performance.
• Maintain documentation, trackers, and reporting related to procurement and planning activities.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as required.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically 8+ years of related experience in procurement, commercial, or planning functions, including some leadership exposure.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, commercial management, and project planning principles.
• Experience working within project environments and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in material control systems (e.g., DMCS) or similar tools.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of industry practices, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and enhance process efficiency.