Manager of Commercial Oversight & Advisory Office

Manager of Commercial Oversight & Advisory Office (COAO)

The Manager of COAO is a highly autonomous, strategic leadership role responsible for the oversight, compliance, risk management, and financial governance of all commercial activities across the organization.

The role will act as the final gatekeeper for high-value procurement, contract approvals, and risk mitigation, ensuring the organization remains financially and operationally sound while maximizing cost efficiency and regulatory compliance

MINIMUM EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

15+ years of experience in commercial management, procurement governance, and risk management.

• Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or Economics– Required
• MBA is a plus
• Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) – Preferred.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Advantageous.
• Six Sigma or Lean Management Certification – Advantageous.
• Expertise in financial risk assessment, contract law, and ERP-based procurement tracking.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

2.1 Commercial Oversight & Governance

• Serve as the single point of oversight for all commercial transactions across business units.
• Ensure all procurement, contracting, and commercial financial decisions align with corporate policies and strategic objectives.
• Develop / update standard operating procedures (SOPs), governance policies, and risk mitigation frameworks for commercial activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial control mechanisms, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations across all divisions.

2.2 Procurement & Contract Governance

• Conduct risk-based due diligence on major contracts, supplier agreements, and procurement decisions to prevent financial leakage and contractual disputes.
• Enforce strict cost control measures, ensuring procurement and contracting processes are transparent, compliant, and efficient.

2 .3 Financial Risk & Compliance Management

• Establish financial risk management policies to mitigate exposure to budget overruns, contract failures, or procurement inefficiencies.
• Conduct regular financial reviews and contract audits, ensuring zero financial irregularities in procurement and contract management.
• Ensure real-time ERP (SAP/Oracle) data tracking and compliance monitoring to prevent unauthorized commercial activities.
• Ensure all commercial transactions, payment approvals, and procurement cycles adhere to strict compliance protocols.

2.4 Performance Monitoring & KPI Auditing

• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for procurement cycle times, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly commercial audits, presenting insights and compliance reports to the PMO Director and executive leadership.
• Maintain a zero-tolerance policy for commercial mismanagement, ensuring every procurement and contractual transaction is optimized and accountable.

2.5 ERP & Automation Oversight

• Drive full automation of supplier payments via ERP (SAP) using a three-way matching system (GRN, PO, Invoice) while ensuring zero financial leakages.
• Personally monitor ERP procurement workflows, ensuring all commercial activities are trackable, compliant, and risk-free.
• Enforce data-driven commercial decision-making by ensuring full integration of contract tracking, financial controls, and procurement risk monitoring into ERP systems.

2.6 Operational Execution & Stakeholder Management

• Directly engage with business unit heads to ensure smooth implementation of commercial policies and compliance mandates.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, and Operational Excellence teams, ensuring a unified approach to commercial governance.
• Ensure continuous commercial process improvement without requiring additional headcount, instead leveraging existing business units for execution