Commercial Contract Lead

About the role

Glencore is looking for a Commercial Contract Lead to lead and coordinate the team of contract administrators responsible for managing the full lifecycle of project contracts, from tendering through execution to close-out. The role reports directly to the Commercial Manager and works in a major mining capital project, ensuring compliance with the procurement and contracting schedule and optimal contractual conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the daily activities of the commercial team across the full contract lifecycle
• Supervise tendering processes and ensure timelines and internal governance requirements are met
• Coordinate with the commercial team so that tender and awarded milestones are achieved and contracts reflect achievable conditions
• Review and validate documentation such as RFQs, contract drafts, amendments and close-out packages
• Support the Commercial Manager with offshore consultancy services and the main agreement supporting the EPCM/EPC model
• Monitor compliance with procurement and contract schedules and contract execution plans
• Promote the inclusion of local contractors and suppliers in line with social and regional commitments
• Develop and report performance indicators for contract status, tender progress, claims and team workload
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team and support the Contract Manager in audits, meetings and risk reviews

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field; specialization or training in Contract Management or Supply Chain is desirable
• Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish; strong written English is required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management, commercial management or project commercial roles in large-scale mining, infrastructure or energy projects
• Knowledge of tendering, contract development, negotiation and administration under EPC, EPCM or similar models
• Experience with contractual documentation, KPI monitoring and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration (Engineering, Legal, Procurement, Project Controls)
• Experience in major projects in Argentina, including offshore consultancy services, is an advantage

Required skills

• Ability to lead, mentor and develop contract management teams
• Strong organizational skills in a schedule-driven environment
• Stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills