Commercial Operations Associate

• Analyze project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures; recommend actions to address variances.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and recommend suppliers based on cost, terms, delivery, and risk.
• Negotiate commercial terms within delegated authority and coordinate required approvals.
• Review contracts and change orders; recommend responses to commercial risks and vendor issues.
• Investigate and resolve nonroutine procurement, invoice, and payment discrepancies.
• Apply commercial policies and financial controls, escalating matters outside delegated authority.
• Improve procurement, contract administration, and financial reporting processes.
• Prepare reports highlighting commercial trends, risks, and recommended actions.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project data in company systems.
• Coordinate agreements, vendor onboarding, and approvals with Legal and business partners.
• Partner with project teams and vendors to resolve commercial issues and support project delivery.
• Support audits and compliance reviews; recommend corrective actions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This role requires professionalism, respect, strong communication, and the ability to work well with others in a team-oriented, inclusive environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, construction management, operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in commercial operations, procurement, financial analysis, or contract administration.
• Experience independently evaluating commercial issues and making business recommendations.
• Ability to analyze budgets, evaluate vendor proposals, and review commercial terms.
• Sound judgment in applying policies, resolving nonroutine issues, and recognizing approval requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with project or financial systems such as Oracle Primavera Cloud, Unifier, Tipalti, or NetSuite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel and support time-sensitive business needs as required.

• Experience in data centers, construction, engineering, energy, or other capital-intensive industries.
• Experience with vendor negotiations, commercial risk, change orders, or procurement and financial process improvements.