Yogesh Bubane

15+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE | CONSTRUCTION | MANUFACTURING | AVIATION | OIL & GAS | INTERIOR FIT-OUT

PMP® certified Commercial, Contracts & Bid Management Professional with experience managing the full bid-to-project lifecycle across diverse sectors. Recognized for driving cross-functional collaboration, optimizing commercial processes, and delivering compliant, value-driven outcomes for government and private sector projects. Delivered commercial, contract administration and bid management support for landmark projects including Tesla Service Centers, BCG & Google Doha Office, North Oil Company Tower Refurbishment, Embassy of Republic of Korea, and Al Meera Retail Renovation projects in Qatar.

Senior Commercial Administrator / Bid Manager at 1000 Walls Interiors (2021-07 – Present)

Design & Build Contractor delivering Corporate, Retail, Hospitality and F&B Fit-out Projects in Qatar

• Lead end-to-end bid management for high-value design-build interior fit-out & MEP projects, managing complete lifecycle from bid identification, prequalification, tender strategy, proposal development, submission, negotiation, and contract award.
• Conduct commercial feasibility assessments, bid/no-bid evaluations, tender synopsis, risk reviews, and submission strategies to support executive decision-making, and align bidding activities with business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Business Development, Projects, Estimation, Design, Procurement, Finance, Consultants, Clients, Insurance Providers to develop compliant, competitive, value-driven techno commercial proposals.
• Manage preparation & submission of comprehensive tender deliverables including technical proposals, commercial offers, BOQs, pricing, compliance matrices, contractual qualifications, clarifications, RFIs, and executive presentations.
• Lead post-award contract administration, including contract review, agreement drafting, commercial negotiations, change control management, variations, Extension of Time (EOT), contractual correspondence, and project closeout activities.
• Administer project commercial controls including advance payment guarantees, performance bonds, insurance requirements, Defect Liability Period (DLP) & contractual obligations, ensuring compliance throughout project execution.
• Supported procurement management by drafting subcontract agreements, reviewing vendor credit applications, accommodation rental agreements, while assessing contractual risks, compliance requirements, and commercial obligations.
• Established standardized bid governance, submission workflows, and commercial documentation processes to improve proposal quality, compliance, and executive decision-making.

Commercial Administrator at Gulf Helicopters (2018-02 – 2021-07)

Aviation Services Provider for Oil & Gas Operations across Middle East, Europe, Africa & Asia

• Coordinated commercial planning for aviation service projects through development of technical-commercial proposals.
• Assisted executive leadership during commercial negotiations, contract strategy development, and business planning.
• Administered ERP-based milestone tracking, performance reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Facilitated procurement management processes for aviation service contracts, and supplier engagement.
• Managed delay penalty claims evaluation, variation orders documentation, drafting contractual correspondence.
• Developed & maintained invoice reconciliation for aviation service providers for outstation projects.

Senior Commercial Officer at Gulf Helicopters (2015-03 – 2016-03)

Aviation Services Provider for Oil & Gas Operations across Middle East, Europe, Africa & Asia

• Reviewed and prepared subcontract agreements, draft commercial correspondence supporting aviation operations.
• Led prequalification submissions, end-to-end bid management for aviation service for Qatar and International operations.
• Developed performance reports, contract status updates to support leadership decision-making & project governance.
• Prepared annual fleet plans supporting budget forecasting and operational planning, schedule maintenance planning.
• Reviewed daily status of Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and prepare fleet allocation plans to support operational readiness.
• Coordinated client audits, pre-qualification submissions & compliance questionnaires, ensuring timely responses.
• Participated in client review meetings and stakeholder discussions to monitor service performance, address operational issues, and maintain customer relationships.

Acting Procurement Manager at Draieh Contracting/ DAMAC Properties (2017-08 – 2018-01)

Luxury real estate development company operating across Middle East & UK

• Led procurement operations including RFQs, commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and contract awards.
• Managed procurement planning, supplier performance, budgets, and commercial negotiations.
• Approved purchase orders and subcontract agreements in line with company policies, prepared by purchasing officer.
• Coordinated with project teams to ensure timely material delivery and mitigate supply chain risks.

Project Procurement Coordinator at Draieh Contracting/ DAMAC Properties (2016-07 – 2018-01)

Luxury real estate development company operating across Middle East & UK

• Managed end-to-end procurement activities aligned with project schedules, BOQs, budgets, and contractual requirements.
• Negotiated international vendor agreements improving payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Coordinated logistics, customs compliance, and supplier performance.
• Conducted ERP-based cost analysis supporting commercial decision-making.

Project Coordinator - Tendering/Cost Estimation & Planning at Overseas Infrastructure Alliance (2014-01 – 2015-02)

EPC infrastructure company executing large-scale projects across Africa

• Led end-to-end bid management, including preparation and submission of comprehensive tender deliverables.
• Provided bid synopsis and commercial risk assessments to support executive decision-making and bid strategy.
• Developed WBS-based cost estimates, pricing schedules, procurement strategies, and commercial proposals.
• Coordinated JV partners and subcontractors for integrated proposal submission.
• Conducted post-bid analysis and lessons learned reporting.
• Managed SAP MM transactions supporting cost transparency.

Project Coordinator – Projects/Cost Control & Material Planning at Overseas Infrastructure Alliance (2012-08 – 2013-12)

EPC infrastructure company executing large-scale projects across Africa

• Assisted project managers in contractual rights and obligations review.
• Supported project planning, budgeting, procurement coordination, and project controls.
• Managed SAP PS activities for budget monitoring, project cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Supported contractual administration including Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, and commercial documentation.

Production & Material Planning Engineer at Hi-tech Radiators (2011-10 – 2012-07)

Transformer and cooling systems manufacturer serving India and Middle East OEMs

• Optimised production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), scheduling manufacturing operations to achieve delivery commitments and improve operational efficiency to ensure 100% on-time delivery targets.

Internship Trainee - Procurement at TATA Ficosa Automotive Systems (2010-05 – 2010-10)

Automotive components manufacturer serving global OEMs

• Supported procurement activities including vendor evaluation, capacity planning within a high-volume auto parts manufacturing environment.

Q.A. Engineer at Simmonds Marshall (2008-08 – 2009-09)

Automotive fasteners manufacturer serving global OEMs

• Conducted quality assurance for incoming material inspections, conducted in process material inspection and statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting manufacturing excellence.

Master’s Degree in MBA in Operations Management – Pune University, India (2009 – 2011)

Bachelor’s Degree in BE in Mechanical Engineering – Shivaji University, India (2004 – 2008)