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Posted 09 July, 2026

Commercial Lead (School/Education, 8+Yrs, Gurugram)

Michael Page
Gurugram, HR, IN Full Time
Reference: a6f2f2546ca56327

Job Description

  • Offers full ownership of operations for a major school project.
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  • Provides a high-impact leadership role with strong budget authority.
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    About Our Client

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    The client is a rapidly growing organization investing in large-scale infrastructure and educational development projects. They operate with a strong focus on operational excellence, cost efficiency, and long-term value creation while partnering with top vendors and contractors in the region.

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    Job Description

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  • Oversee all commercial activities for the school projects, including planning, procurement, and vendor management.
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  • Manage both Capex and Opex vendor engagements across construction, interiors, furnishings, and marketing-related expenses.
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  • Lead negotiations with contractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing without compromising quality.
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  • Finalize contracts, monitor adherence to commercial terms, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
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  • Identify cost‑optimization opportunities and drive financial efficiency in project execution.
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  • Collaborate closely with internal project, engineering, and finance teams to ensure seamless coordination.
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  • Track commercial performance, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery of all project milestones.
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  • Build long-term vendor relationships while ensuring continuous improvement in procurement processes.
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    The Successful Applicant

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  • Experience: 8-10 years in commercial roles, especially within building, construction, or infrastructure projects.
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  • Technical Expertise: Strong experience in vendor management, procurement, contract negotiation, and cost control for infra-related projects.
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  • Soft Skills: Negotiation, analytical thinking, stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, and commercial acumen.
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  • Industry Preference: School, University, building & infrastructure-related industries.
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