Contract Duration: 6 months, extendable

We are looking for an experienced Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager to join one of our clients on a 6-month extendable contract.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive contracts and procurement management services, with a strong focus on procurement, contractual, commercial, and administrative matters. The role will cover both pre-award and post-award activities, with particular involvement in supporting Operations & Maintenance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Award & Procurement

Serve as the focal point for procurement activities related to Operations & Maintenance requirements.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain annual procurement plans.
Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including public procurement, limited procurement, and sole/single-source procurement.
Manage tenderer pre-qualification processes, bidder lists, evaluations, and required approvals.
Prepare and compile tender and contract documentation in coordination with relevant legal and finance teams.
Participate in technical and unpriced commercial evaluations and lead priced commercial evaluations.
Prepare techno-commercial evaluation reports and award recommendations.
Finalize contract documentation with successful contractors.
Maintain and develop qualified contractor and supplier databases.
Monitor contractor/supplier performance against contractual requirements, including quality and delivery timelines.
Ensure timely and accurate updates within the relevant ERP system.
Prepare procurement performance reports, KPIs, and management information.

Post-Award & Contract Management

Review contractual documentation and correspondence to identify commercial and contractual issues or impacts.
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual correspondence with contractors, vendors, and third parties.
Support the preparation and review of formal contractual responses in coordination with relevant internal functions and legal support.
Manage contract documentation, including acceptance certificates, change/variation orders, releases, and other contractual records.
Provide specialist commercial and contractual support throughout contract administration.
Support the evaluation, negotiation, and minimization of claims and contract variations/changes.
Manage commercial contract close-out activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable Delegation of Authority requirements, internal policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.
Provide support in extraordinary contractual matters, including contractor claims, dispute reviews, and arbitration-related activities when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 18 years of relevant experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the GCC.
Fluent in English.
Strong experience in contracts, procurement, commercial management, tendering, and contract administration.
Strong understanding of both pre-award and post-award contract management activities.

Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager - 6 Months Contract