Contract Specialist

Position Title: Contract Specialist

Company: A SBU of Abunayyan Holding

Experience Required: 5–8 years of relevant experience in commercial contract management

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Contract Specialist will be responsible for supporting the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial contracts throughout their lifecycle. The role requires strong contractual, commercial, and analytical skills to ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives while minimizing contractual risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management & Administration

• Draft, review, analyze, and administer commercial contracts , agreements, amendments, and change orders.
• Ensure contracts are aligned with company policies, legal standards, and commercial objectives.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual terms, milestones, and obligations.
• Manage contract variations, claims, extensions, and dispute-related documentation.

Commercial & Risk Management

• Identify contractual and commercial risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Support cost control, payment terms, invoicing milestones, and final account closure.
• Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, and documentation.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Legal, Finance, Procurement, Sales, and Project Management teams.
• Support negotiations with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.
• Provide contractual guidance and support to project and commercial teams.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements.
• Prepare contract-related reports and summaries for management review.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to contractual matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Finance , or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in managing commercial contracts .
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Exposure to EPC, construction, engineering, or project-based environments is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and contract documentation management
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Proficiency in MS Office ; knowledge of ERP or contract management systems is an advantage

Preferred Attributes:

• Professional certification in contract management (e.g., CCCM, CPCM ) is an advantage.
• Experience working in multinational or project-driven environments .