Introduction to GoNetZero™
GoNetZero™ empowers clients worldwide to achieve their net-zero goals. As a global decarbonisation solution provider, it offers comprehensive end-to-end solutions through its digital platform and verified environmental attributes (EAs), including Renewable Energy Certificates and carbon credits. It is the carbon management business of Sembcorp Industries, a Singapore Stock Exchange-listed company.
GoNetZero™’s suite of digital solutions includes Measure – which enables clients to begin their net-zero journey by assessing their organisations’ emissions; Manage – which allows clients to view, manage, and retire their EAs portfolio seamlessly on a single platform; and Perform – which helps clients maximise the output and lifespan of their renewable energy assets across multiple sites on a single dashboard. Additionally, GoNetZero™ provides custom solutions tailored to clients’ decarbonisation needs.
Since its launch in 2022, GoNetZero™ has supported over 80 clients globally through its established offices in Singapore, the UK, and Vietnam
We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join our dynamic team. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day management of Customer Agreements, Supply Contracts, Partnership Agreements, joint venture agreements, and other agreements in our business. This role plays the key figure supporting negotiations and be responsible for managing the contracting process of the deals, which involves preparing, reviewing, negotiating and executing range of contracts. This person would also need to work closely with legal counsels, commercial and operations team to facilitate successful contracting processes.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the contract negotiation, finalization and execution for all contracts & agreements
• Ensures contract amendments and reviews are monitored, gathered and acted upon as appropriate
• Identify and maintain an updated facts traceability by ensuring that contract documentation is carried out systematically, e.g. assist to set up system to maintain contractual records and ensure adequate processes and policies are in place; proper filing of all contractual documents (hardcopy and softcopy)
• Advising commercial and sales operations team on the contractual entitlements and opportunities to protect cash flow, margins, and prevention of disputes;
• Coordinate with the sales operations team to identify customer related actions or inactions which could result in constructive contract changes;
• Analyze the contract risks, encourage and communicate the key contractual provisions to the team, e.g. qualifying for payment, variations and timely compliance with contractual requirements;
• Support the Operations Head and Finance to uncover potential issues regarding billing and/or collection of contractual revenue;
• Advising and actively supporting the commercial department on contractual claims from/to suppliers and customers
Preferred Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters’ Degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience working in a high-achieving sales environment
• Paralegal experience and/or commercial law and technology transfer certification, or equivalent work experience would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of research contracting terms, good understanding of data privacy laws (Singapore and International); and appreciation of the sustainability ecosystem
• Good contract negotiation skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills
• Critical thinking skills, identify business, legal and financial implications of the different contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with an eye for detail
• Versatile in working independently as well as an effective team player
At Sembcorp, our shared corporate behaviours underpin all the work that we do in building a sustainable future:
- Institution-first Mindset - Put the interest of the Group ahead of individual interests.
- Collaboration - Deliver through collaborating across markets, businesses and functions.
- Accountability - Hold team and self-accountable to deliver on our commitments.
Working Location: 30 Hill Street, Singapore 179360
This is a 100% in-office position. The successful candidate must be available to work from our corporate office during regular business hours.
