Contracts Officer

To provide efficient and effective services related to Contracts and Agreements Administration activities, in line with the organization's policies and procedures, to ensure the purchase and delivery of quality services in a timely manner. Plan, Execute and finalize procurement strategies across the organization. To lead in RFP preparation and possess the ability to consolidate input on the scope of services to be procured through value added discussions with the End Users in order to manage the bid processes, negotiations, evaluations, recommendations, contract document preparation, functional reviews and acquiring approvals according to the Delegation of Authority. To manage supplier activities from mobilization through to implementation, and continues improvement, as well as, managing the KPI and supplier performance and evaluation process.

• Execute the RFP and Contract Administration process as per the Tawazun Procurement Department Policy and Procedures.
• Accountable for creating strategic solution for specific categories through procurement planning, RFP management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with internal client governance teams for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation and compliance.
• Letting of contracts and/or agreements (in liaison with the Legal Department, for changes in standard terms & conditions when required) in line with Contracts & Procurement policies and procedures.
• Responsible for commercial evaluation tender submission and actively participate in the selection process of bidders to ensure fair and transparent process has been followed and documented.
• Create and manage the bid calendar (via procurement plan), lead category events, bid process, commercial evaluation, recommendations, contract document preparation, functional reviews and approvals according to Tawazun Delegation of Authority.

Negotiate contract terms, pricing and payment schedules with all Suppliers, under the supervision of Contract Manager.

To monitor and track savings to meet assigned targets for delivery of commercial and business objectives