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 About the Role
 
 
 We are seeking a highly experienced
 
 Senior Contracts Officer/Specialist
 
 to lead and manage contract activities across a wide range of indirect categories, including IT, Marketing, Facilities Management, Recruitment, Training, Legal, and Consultancy Services. The role requires an expert who can drive compliance, negotiate effectively, and ensure seamless execution of the end-to-end contract lifecycle while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement.
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
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 Manage the full contract lifecycle, from tendering and RFP processes through to contract award and closure.
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 Lead bid evaluations, ensure proper documentation for audit trails, and maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
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 Draft, review, and maintain contract templates, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and legal soundness.
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 Negotiate terms and clauses with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes while mitigating risk.
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 Collaborate with internal departments to understand requirements and provide expert guidance on contract matters.
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 Challenge stakeholders where necessary to ensure strict adherence to procurement processes and governance standards.
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 Utilize ERP systems to manage contracts and maintain data integrity.
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 Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance, recommending improvements where needed.
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 Qualifications
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Law, Supply Chain, or related field.
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 12 &ndash; 14 years of proven experience in contract management, specifically within indirect categories.
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 Professional certification such as
 
 CIPS Level 4 (or higher)
 
 , or an equivalent contract/procurement certification (preferred).
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 Required Skills
 
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 Strong expertise in tendering, RFPs, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiations.
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 Advanced proficiency in
 
 contract drafting, reviewing, and template management
 
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 Hands-on knowledge of ERP procurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar).
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 Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across departments.
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 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management abilities.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 Preferred Skills
 
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 Experience in managing contracts within government or defense-related entities.
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 Exposure to international contracting standards and legal frameworks.
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 Demonstrated ability to deliver cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance.
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 Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
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Senior Contract Specialist

NMC Health plc

<div>Reporting to Associate Vice President &ndash; Indirect Procurement (Supply Chain) the Specialist - Contracts is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and amending a wide range of procurement contracts and related documentation. The role ensures contracts adhere to legal, policy, and governance standards while enabling operational execution across indirect procurement activities. The incumbent will work closely with internal stakeholders to support contract lifecycle management but will not be involved in commercial negotiations or budget decisions.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Draft, lead negotiations and finalise contracts, memoranda of understanding, heads of terms, while always ensuring reasoned risk allocation and protection of the business&rsquo; commercial, legal and reputational interests
</li><li>Draft and amend procurement-related contracts, MoUs, NDAs, and other commercial agreements in line with company policies and templates.
</li><li>Ensure alignment of contractual documents with internal governance standards, regulatory requirements, and legal risk management practices.
</li><li>Review draft contracts from business stakeholders and incorporate appropriate revisions for clarity, consistency, and compliance.
</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAE contracting practices, including ADGM and onshore legal frameworks relevant to procurement.
</li><li>Coordinate with Legal and Compliance teams where needed, particularly in complex or escalated matters. Present to the business on key legal, risk management and contracting topics
</li><li>Maintain current knowledge of alterations and introductions of new UAE laws
</li><li>Track and maintain a central repository of executed contracts and proactively flag expiry or renewal timelines.
</li><li>Assist in resolving contract-related disputes, working closely with Procurement and Legal to ensure prompt and effective resolutions.
</li><li>Provide regular reports to the Indirect Procurement leadership on contract cycle status, outstanding reviews, and risk areas.</li></ul></div>
 <div>Education and Certification
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law, Business Administration, or a related field.
</li></ul>Knowledge and Skills
<ul><li>High degree of professional ethics and integrity
</li><li>Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information.
</li><li>Fluent spoken and written English
</li><li>High working proficiency in spoken and written Arabic desirable, but not essential.
</li><li>Strong communicator, presenter and collaborator who can simplify complex issues to lay colleagues.
</li><li>Good working knowledge of UAE laws, including ADGM laws (or ability and willingness to quickly upskill on these)
</li><li>Awareness of key issues in commercial contracts
</li><li>Ability to manage execution processes for legal documentation.
</li><li>Highly organized and goal oriented, with a can-do attitude
</li><li>High proficiency with MS Office, including Power Point
</li><li>Healthcare industry experience helpful but not essential
</li><li>Ability to effectively operate in a fast paced, multi-cultural, multi-stakeholder large corporate environment.
</li></ul>Experience
<ul><li>5-7 years PQE minimum, in contract drafting and governance, preferably within a procurement or shared services function.
</li><li>Candidates with more PQE will not be discounted.
</li><li>Experience working in-house and Healthcare experience is advantageous.
</li><li>Some experience negotiating commercial contracts is essential.
</li><li>UAE or wider GCC work experience preferred</li></ul></div>

Specialist - Contracts

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority

<div>Contracts Management
<ul><li>Develop, review, and finalize RFPs documents in coordination with the concerned business units.
</li><li>Respond to vendors&rsquo; queries with regards to RFP document in consultation with the concerned business units.
</li><li>Identify and mitigate GCAA risk exposure through contract evaluation and negotiation.
</li><li>Ensure that all contracts are comply with GCAA policies and procedures, as well as, federal government regulations and interests.
</li><li>Monitor and implement the bidding process in order to ensure the process is effective, transparent and properly governed.
</li><li>Develop and review RFPs documents in coordination with the concerned business units.
</li><li>Develop and comply with standards for contracts in conjunction with legal department.
</li><li>Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and ensure adequacy and completeness of the technical terms.
</li><li>Develops, implements and manages contracts and service level agreements for the procurement of goods, services and leases
</li><li>Assess the vendor performance to identify the need for amendments of existing contracts.
</li><li>Research regulations to guarantee contracts are updated and in compliance with laws.
</li><li>Coordinate with clients to guarantee terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and regulations.
</li><li>Discuss, negotiate and serve as primary contact during contract negotiations with vendors.
</li></ul>Variation &amp; Termination management
<ul><li>Identify and analyze the need for contract amendment when requested by the business units.
</li><li>Prepare variation orders and engage with the required business units as per the policy.
</li><li>Analyse any damage might be caused due to contact breaches and recommend technical actions according to the performance.
</li></ul>Claims &amp; Disputes
<ul><li>Review and assess claims with the support of Legal department
</li><li>Verify alternate resolution methods to solve the disputes with the vendor mutually
</li></ul>Continuous Improvement
Identifies opportunities for operational and procurement process improvement
Reporting
Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet GCAA requirements and quality standards.
Health, Safety and Environment within GCAA
Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, quality and environmental management procedures and controls to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/services and a responsible environmental attitude as per IMS available standards</div>

Abu Dhabi ports

<div>To be responsible for pre-award and post-award contracts management activities in relation to contracts.</div>
 <div><ul>Responsibilities: Core Responsibilities: 
 
To coordinate with the End Users in the development of yearly procurement plans. 
Prepare Request for Expression of Interest and/or Pre-qualification to the potential bidders, assist in evaluation of responses and prepare Bidders Lists. 
Examine scope of work and other information provided by End Users and/or consultants for completeness and consistency. 
Prepare comprehensive ITT packages using standard forms and coordinate issuance to approved bidders. 
Coordinate pretender meetings and site visits with bidders, as required. 
Prepare all correspondence to bidders during the bidding period with necessary input from End User, where required. 
Perform evaluation of unpriced commercial aspects of the technical bid and evaluation of commercial bid. 
Prepare recommendation for award and Letter of Award. 
Maintain computerized or manual records (contract logs and contract files). 
Negotiate terms and conditions and formulate contract document(s) conforming agreed changes to the ITT package. 
Perform contract administration activities - bank guarantees, insurances, invoices, etc.. 
Provide contractual advice to End Users and prepare contractual correspondence. 
Review and evaluate variations and claims, prepare recommendations for approval of management and prepare contract amendments, as required. 
Perform close-out of contractual matters upon completion 
 
People Management Responsibilities: 
 
Manage the expectations of the End User in timely processing of tender requests through constant and pro-active engagement. 
Liaise with the bidders and contractors in a courteous, yet professional manner 
 
Strategic Responsibilities: 
 
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures 
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Implement cost-effective solutions by devising appropriate tender strategies</li></ul></div>
 <div><ul>Qualifications: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Business Administration 
Written and Spoken English is essential, Arabic is preferred 
Superior business writing skills are essential 
10 years of experience in pre-award and post-award contract management of relevant type of contracts. In relation to Projects Contracts, that would include design-build/construction contracts over AED 100m or in relation to Corporate Contracts, that would include a wide variety of consultancy and general services contracts up to a value of AED 10m. 
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Good knowledge of contractual terms and conditions</li></ul></div>

Senior Specialist - Contracts, Noatum Ports

<div>Title:
Senior Contracts Engineer
Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.&quot;
Senior Contracts Engineer
KBR is looking for a Senior Contracts Engineer for an EPCM project to be based in Abu Dhabi &ndash; UAE.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Sr. Contracts Engineer is required to have prior experience of tendering and awarding major EPCM and construction contracts on lump sum, re-measure, reimbursable and/or unit rate contract basis.
Protects CONTRACTOR Company and thereby COMPANY from contractual risk by working in a process of continuous improvement to encourage/promote the introduction and implementation of best practice contracting methodology and practices.
Accountabilities include, but not be limited to:
Demonstrate an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility
Develop contract strategies.
Issuance of ATT (Approval to Tender) and ATA (Approval to Award).
Working with engineering group to develop contract contractor prequalification questionnaires and analyse the subsequent returns.
The compilation of tender lists and obtains in house and COMPANY approval of the same.
Compile tender documentation, ensuring (with the support of the requisitioning Manager) that the package is complete and viable.
Issue tender documentation.
Strategize/oversee tender clarification meetings.
Be focal point for the dissemination of information to/from tenderers.
Issue tender bulletins.
Facilitate and record bid opening.
Ensure that technical evaluation is carried out in a timely and meaningful manner.
Analyse commercial tender submissions and ensure the appropriate distribution to other disciplines and shortlist the most advantageous offers.
Facilitate tender clarification documentation,
Attend meetings ensure records are maintained.
Develop negotiation strategy
Develop Contract document ensuring all relevant items from bulletins, meetings, correspondence and negotiation.
Prepare and manage the issuance of letters of intent as appropriate.
Prepare and manage the issuance of contracts.
Prepare and administer Kick Off Meetings.
Maintain savings register.
Preparation of correspondence between Company and contractors.
Issuance of call-off orders.
Analysis and negotiation of claims.
Maintain claims register.
Contract Close out.
Key Relationships:
Work Group Team
Vendors / Suppliers
External Stakeholders includes Client and Subcontractors
Education, Skills &amp; Experience:
BSc., University degree in any of the main Legal, Business, or Engineering branches., i.e. Mechanical, Civil, electrical, chemical, or equivalent
Experience and Skill set
Preferably having worked in a similar role for a considerable number of 5 years (2 years for contract engineer) in a brownfield project,
Total of 15 years (10 years for contract engineer) in Contracting and Procurement within oil &amp; gas / petrochemical environment.</div>

Senior Contracts Engineer

Penta Global Engineering

<div>
 
 
 Scope of Responsibilities :
 
 
 
 Manages all activities related to the pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage of contractual, and commercial issues up to award of Contract, related to:
 
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 Contracts with Clients;
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 Partnering agreements with potential partners;
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 Exclusivity/tie-up arrangements with vendors/subcontractors, including, contractual terms and conditions with key potential vendors/subcontractors;
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 Risk review process including, identification, mitigation and management of contractual risks;
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 Ensure compliance with commercial procedures and that best practice is established, and promote continuous improvement to protect Company's commercial position;
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 Ensure that there are adequate commercial resources within the commercial team to meet the needs of the pre award/bidding activities;
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 Ensure all commercial team members have clear roles, responsibilities, accountability and established authority levels.
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 Manage all activities related to post award on contractual, legal and commercial issues related to:
 
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 Contracts with Clients;
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 Partnering agreements with potential partners;
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 Partakes in support the Contracts Manager in the Risk and Opportunity review process including, identification, mitigation and management of contractual/legal risks.
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 Primary Duties:
 
 
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 Support and manage all activities related to contractual risk identification, risk mitigation and risk management during the pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage;
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 Participate as member of Risk Review Committee;
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 Assists and manages all activities related to contractual, legal, tax, commercial and insurance issues related to company business, contracts with clients and partnering agreements during the pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage;
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 Supports in performance of studies and evaluations for streamlining Company&rsquo;s operations from a commercial/contractual point of view during the pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage;
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 Ensure that due diligence on potential partners / Clients (as required) is carried out;
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 Ensure that appropriate guidance regarding legal diligence in new jurisdictions is sought;
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 Secure, in conjunction with the Senior Manager Contracts, advice on legal issues affecting the Company's business, during the pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage;
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 Assists in ensuring that the key contract terms and conditions are presented to the Project Management Team upon award of the Contract and also ensure that a proper handover takes place of the documentation involved with such Contract during bidding stage to the Project Contracts Team;
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 Assist and responsible to ensure resolution of major deviations from Vendors to the terms and conditions of Purchase of Goods and Site Services;
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 Assists and responsible to coordinate with the Senior Manager Contracts for any interface / interaction with Group Legal and external law firms during pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage;
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 Responsible in ensuring implementation and adherence to HSE and Quality System Procedures during pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage;
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 Attend/support internal and external audits, as required;
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 Assists and responsible to develop and monitor relevant Commercial KPI&rsquo;s;
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 Assists and may provide training and guidance, to ensure commercial functions comply with Company procedures.
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 Supports and manages all activities related to administration of contracts including risk identification, risk mitigation and risk management during the post award stage.
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 Supervise and direct Deputy Manager/Contract Engineers/Contracts Administrators and other commercial functions as required.
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 Support HOD in the initiation and preparation of variations and claims to Client. Assist in defending, negotiating and resolving claims with Client. Assist HOD and direct commercial team members in compiling supporting documents for potential claims, preparing advance defence for issues that are likely to evolve during execution phase.
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 Assist, evaluate and advise HOD on contractual conflicts and claims with clients. In the event of a dispute, advise on the company&rsquo;s position, information required in defence of or in pursuance of such.
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 Review on a regular basis, company&rsquo;s position after evaluating reports received from the project team in respect of discrepancies, anomalies, risk and opportunities and take necessary action.
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 Assist in managing all activities related to contractual, legal, tax, commercial and insurance issues related to company business, contracts with clients and partnering agreements during the post award stage.
 </li>
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 Ensure that appropriate guidance regarding legal diligence in new jurisdictions is understood by direct reports.
 </li>
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 Assist in ensuring that the key contract terms and conditions are presented and understood by the Project Management and Commercial Team upon award of the Contract and also ensure that a proper handover takes place from the pre award team.
 </li>
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 Participates in interfacing / interaction with Company&rsquo;s corporate dispute management team in support of the HOD.
 </li>
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 Responsible in ensuring implementation and adherence to HSE and Quality System Procedures during the post award stage.
 </li>
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 Attend/support internal and external audits as required.
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 Responsible to assist in the development and monitoring relevant Commercial KPI&rsquo;s.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Contracts Manager - Oil & Gas

Mazrui International

<div>
 
 
 Location :-
 
 Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC) s
 
 pecializes in drilling fluids and associated equipment services. We increase customer asset value through the provision of cost effective, customized technical solutions in the drilling and completion fluids, solids control, filtration equipment, and waste management services. Our geographical territory covers the Middle East and Caspian with current operations in the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen.
 
 
 
 PPC is part of Mazrui International
 
 (Diversified holding group with businesses across different industries such as Oil &amp; Gas, Oilfield Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Financial Investments, Real Estate, Construction, Trading, Distribution, Transportation, Logistics, Retail, Hospitality, Education etc.).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Websites :-
 
 
 
 www.ppc.ae
 
 Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC)
 
 
 
 https://www.mazruiinternational.ae/
 
 (Main Holding Group)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Designation :-
 
 Contracts Administrator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting to :-
 
 Contracts and Administration Manager
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose :-
 
 To be an active member of the contracts and general administration team and to engage with a proper execution and observation of systems and procedures, to ensure the efficient and smooth day to day Sales Department.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities/Duties :-
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Administration of all types of commercial contracts.
 </li>
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 Contracts&rsquo; registrations, drafting, amendments, periodical contract administration reports, contract closeouts.
 </li>
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 T&amp;Cs compliance/consistency and standardization of commercial conditions.
 </li>
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 Maintaining a database of all contracts record and regulatory documents.
 </li>
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 Ensure compliance of contracts with company&rsquo;s policies and ensure contract conditions among various commercial contracts of company are not discrepant.
 </li>
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 Coordinate with internal stakeholders to define constraints/risk points for the contracts.
 </li>
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 Take measures to minimize risks in terms and conditions.
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 Support negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with customers, vendors and partners.
 </li>
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 Review customer draft contracts during tender stage.
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 Review orders to ensure compliance with executed contracts.
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 Ensure the proper functioning of the Contracts Manager processes.
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 Direct conflict resolution and facilitate contract negotiations.
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 Facilitate the development and implementation of new tools to setup contracts lifecycle management.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Specialized Knowledge :-
 
 
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 Strong knowledge of contracts management, administration and tendering Process
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 Oil and Gas Upstream Services Experience
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 Prior experience in Drilling Fluids, SCE and/or Drilling Equipment is highly desirable
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 Excellent communication skills, written and verbal English
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Ability &amp; Skills :-
 
 
 <ul>
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 Excellent communication skills to inform, help and advice customers clearly
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 Excellent listening skills to understand exactly what customers require
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 Problem solving skills
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 Confidence, patience, politeness and diplomacy when dealing with difficult customers
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 Creative thinking to be able to come up with ideas to improve customer service standards
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 Ability to work well under the pressure
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 Organizational and planning skills
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 Good personal presentation especially when working with customers face-to-face
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 Comfortable dealing with numbers and processing financial information
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 High degree attention to details
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 Proficiency in English
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience :-
 
 3-5 years of experience in customer service and/or billing department
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Academic Qualifications :-
 
 Minimum university bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Accountabilities and Performance Measures :-
 
 
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 On time delivery of tenders, bids and RFQs
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 Meeting regular sales targets
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Please apply by attaching your CV only if you have relevant experience and qualifications.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 
 
 
</div>

Contracts Administrator (Oil & Gas)

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