Job Title: Senior Specialist, Procurement Operations
Core Accountabilities
- Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle from contract award through execution, amendments, renewals, and close-out.
- Draft, review, and administer procurement contracts, framework agreements, amendments and all of the contract types in line with approved templates and policies.
- Ensure contractual terms align with procurement strategies, commercial objectives, and risk management requirements.
- If Required, Monitor contract compliance, deliverables, milestones, and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Maintain accurate and complete contract records within the contract management system.
- If Required, support dispute resolution, claims management, and contract interpretation.
- Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements.
- Work closely with Buyers, legal team , end users, suppliers and different stakeholders to get the contract done.
- Regularly review, update, and enhance contract templates to reflect changes in legislation, organizational policies, risk appetite, and market best practices.
Experience
- 6-8 years of experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain operations,within the UAE or GCC region.
- Demonstrated experience managing or supporting procurement contracts in a government, semi-government, or large corporate environment in Abu Dhabi or the UAE.
- Strong understanding of procurement policies, compliance requirements, and best practices.
- Experience in maintaining and enhancing contract templates and standard terms and conditions.
- Experience working with ERP and contract management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- Experience handling high-value or complex contracts is preferred.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications are highly desirable, such as:
- CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
- WorldCC (Contract & Commercial Management)
- CPSM, CPP, or equivalent
Key Skills
- Strong contract drafting, review, and template enhancement skills.
- Sound understanding of procurement and contract management practices in the UAE market.
- Ability to interpret contractual clauses and assess commercial and legal risk.
- Strong attention to detail and document control skills.
- Effective communication and coordination with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
- Analytical, reporting, and risk assessment skills.
