Job Description

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline; legal or contract management certifications are an advantage. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in contracts administration, with a strong focus on procurement and vendor management. Experience working in a holding company or a multi-sector corporate environment. Sound knowledge of contract law, procurement practices, and risk management. Proficient in ERP systems and contract management tools; strong MS Excel and document control skills. Familiarity with local procurement laws, compliance standards, and contract frameworks. Ability to manage high volumes of contracts and meet tight deadlines. Responsible for the end-to-end administration, negotiation, and management of contracts related to procurement activities across the group's subsidiaries. Ensures that all contractual engagements are legally compliant, commercially viable, and aligned with the company's procurement and operational strategies. Plays a key role in vendor negotiations, contract lifecycle management, risk mitigation and ensuring optimized supplier relationships and effective cost control across the organization. Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts, vendor agreements, service level agreements, and supply chain-related legal documents. Ensure all procurement contracts are compliant with local legal frameworks, internal governance, and group procurement policies. Lead and support commercial negotiations with suppliers, vendors and service providers to secure optimal terms. Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to evaluate commercial risks and develop risk mitigation strategies. Track contractual obligations and performance, ensuring timely renewals, amendments, and compliance with deliverables. Maintain and update a centralized procurement contract database with version control and access protocols. Handle claims, disputes and variations in coordination with legal and relevant departments. Support tendering and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes by reviewing contract terms and advising on legal and commercial implications. Train procurement and project teams on contract best practices and standardization. Assist in the development of standardized contract templates and tools for procurement processes. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is considered an advantage. Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person