Head of Contracting

• 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