Contract Analyst

Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate sales, purchase, and supply contracts for physical commodity trades. • Ensure contracts accurately reflect agreed commercial terms (pricing, quantity, delivery terms, Incoterms, etc.). • Align contracts with trading strategies and operational capabilities to ensure seamless execution. • Maintain contract lifecycle management from deal capture through to execution and closeout. • Ensure timely issuance, confirmation, and execution of contracts to support trading activities. • Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, operational, and financial risks in trading agreements. • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and global trade standards. • Review contract clauses (e.g., force majeure, indemnity, liability, dispute resolution) to safeguard company interests. • Monitor contractual obligations and ensure adherence by internal stakeholders and counterparties. • Partner with traders to structure contracts that optimize margins and reduce risk exposure. • Provide insights into pricing mechanisms, cost components, and contractual implications on P&L. • Support dispute resolution and claims management, including quantity/quality disputes, delays, and penalties. • Ensure accurate interpretation of contract terms in financial settlements and invoicing. • Contribute to cost recovery and revenue protection through strong contract governance. • Liaise with traders, operators, legal teams, and finance to resolve contract-related issues. • Coordinate with suppliers, customers, and external parties to clarify and negotiate contract terms. • Support supplier performance management by ensuring contracts reflect operational realities. • Develop and standardize contract templates and clauses for efficiency and consistency. • Identify process gaps and implement improvements to strengthen contract management practices. • Maintain contract databases and tracking systems to monitor obligations and performance. • Provide reporting on contract status, risks, disputes, and compliance metrics. • Support digitalization and automation initiatives in contract lifecycle management. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor degree in Law, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field. • 1-2 years of experience in commodity trading, contract management, legal, or commercial operations. • Strong understanding of international trade contracts and Incoterms. • Experience in oil & gas / commodities / shipping environment preferred. Skills & Competencies • Strong contract drafting and interpretation skills • Commercial and financial acumen (P&L awareness) • Risk identification and mitigation capability • Stakeholder management and negotiation skills • High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset • Proficiency in Excel and contract management systems