Assistant Commercial Manager - Projects

Assistant Commercial Manager - Projects

Location: Singapore-City, Singapore

deugro was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where is has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.

Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Assistant Commercial Manager - Projects in Singapore-City, Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and respond to RFQs, with a particular focus on strategic key accounts such as Seatrium, aiming to increase quotation participation, enhance competitiveness and improve overall win rates
• Support RFQ submissions and commercial proposals for new business opportunities, ad hoc customer inquiries and prospective client accounts
• Source, analyze and benchmark freight rates, transportation costs and supplier quotations to ensure commercially competitive and profitable tender submissions
• Coordinate and prepare tender submissions for project logistics opportunities in collaboration with operational, procurement and overseas network teams.
• Attend to RFQs, tenders and pricing requests received from the deugro global network, ensuring timely and accurate responses
• Provide commercial, pricing and tender support to Project Teams throughout the bidding and project execution lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with customers, overseas offices, service providers and internal stakeholders to develop tailored logistics solutions that meet project requirements and deadlines
• Maintain detailed records of RFQs, quotations, tender outcomes and award status to support business pipeline management and performance reporting
• Analyze tender results, customer feedback and market trends to identify opportunities for improving pricing strategies and increasing tender success rates
• Support key account development initiatives by maintaining strong relationships with customers and proactively identifying new project opportunities

Skills, knowledge, and expertise

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant working experience in commercial operations, tender and quotation management, project coordination, contract administration, freight forwarding or customer account management
• Proven experience supporting project-based businesses and managing commercial activities within a multinational corporation (MNC) environment
• Strong understanding of tender submission processes, quotation preparation, contract documentation, pricing analysis and project commercial management
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, vendors, contractors and internal cross-functional teams
• IT-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems and commercial/project management tools
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure and high-volume environment
• Highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer-service mindset

What makes us the ideal choice? A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.

We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, and flexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

deugro (Singapore) Pte Ltd Bryan Ong 83 Clemenceau Avenue, #15-03/04 Ue Square, Singapore 239920 SGP

www.deugro.com