Commercial Operations Associate

Job Overview

CleanSpark is seeking a Commercial Operations Associate to support their AI data center projects by overseeing procurement, contract administration, and financial analysis. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Commercial Operations and play a key part in evaluating vendor proposals, analyzing budget discrepancies, addressing commercial issues, and providing recommendations to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, and suggest actions to handle variances.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and select suppliers based on factors like cost, terms, timely delivery, and risk assessment.
• Engage in negotiations to finalize commercial terms, obtaining necessary approvals.
• Review contracts, change orders, and manage commercial risks and vendor-related matters.
• Address and resolve any non-routine procurement, invoice, or payment discrepancies as they arise.
• Enforce commercial policies and financial controls, escalating issues if necessary, and work towards process improvements.
• Develop reports outlining trends, risks, and strategic actions to enhance commercial operations.
• Maintain precise records and project data in company systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with legal and business partners for contract agreements, vendor onboarding, and approvals.
• Work closely with project teams and vendors to handle commercial challenges and support project execution effectively.
• Facilitate audits and compliance reviews, offering recommendations for corrective actions.
• Undertake other responsibilities as delegated.

The successful candidate for this role will possess professionalism, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate well within a team-oriented and inclusive environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields like business, finance, construction management, or operations, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of hands-on experience in commercial operations, procurement, financial analysis, or contract management.
• Ability to assess commercial issues independently and provide sound business recommendations.
• Proficient in budget analysis, vendor proposal evaluation, and commercial terms review.
• Strong judgment in policy application, problem resolution, and understanding of approval processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and experience with project or financial systems.
• Solid analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally based on business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data centers, engineering, construction, energy, or similar capital-intensive industries.
• Exposure to vendor negotiations, commercial risk management, change orders, or procurement processes.

This position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 per year and may involve responsibilities requiring the use of a company vehicle or travel between job sites. Candidates must meet CleanSpark's vehicle insurance policy requirements.

CleanSpark is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing a discrimination-free workplace. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, promotions, termination, and training, are governed by this policy. AI tools may be utilized in parts of the hiring process.