Specialist - Contracts, Procurement - Maritime & Shipping Cluster

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to manage the full procurement lifecycle for offshore marine operations. If you have strong experience in sourcing, negotiation, and contract management within the marine sector, this role offers a high-impact opportunity to contribute to cost-efficiency and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

About the Maritime Cluster

AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster is led by Noatum Maritime, a globally connected agile entity operating across multiple countries. With a fleet of over 250 vessels and decades of expertise, Noatum Maritime offers a diverse portfolio of services delivering “everything you need on the seas.”

Job Purpose

To efficiently manage procurement activities, ensuring the timely acquisition of quality goods and services at competitive prices while maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring contract compliance, and optimizing cost-saving strategies to support organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with end users to develop annual procurement plans.

• Prepare Expressions of Interest and Pre-qualification requests, evaluate responses, and compile bidders lists (local and global).

• Examine scopes of work for accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare comprehensive Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages using standard forms and issue them to approved bidders.

• Coordinate pre-tender meetings and site visits.

• Draft bidder correspondence in coordination with end users.

• Evaluate unpriced and commercial aspects of bids.

• Prepare award recommendations and Letters of Award.

• Maintain procurement records, logs, and files.

• Negotiate terms and draft contract documents reflecting agreed changes.

• Perform contract administration: track guarantees, insurances, and invoice progress.

• Offer contractual advice and prepare correspondence.

• Review contract variations and claims; recommend approvals and amendments.

• Manage timely contract closeout procedures.

• Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and expectation management.

• Maintain professional communication with contractors and vendors in accordance with policies.

• Ensure full compliance with internal procurement policies.

• Recommend cost-effective tender strategies aligned with business needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering); Diploma also considered.

• Certifications: Supply chain or contract management certifications are an advantage.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of procurement or purchasing experience in the offshore marine sector.

• Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English; Arabic is preferred.

Required Skills

• In-depth understanding of procurement and contracting processes in the marine or offshore industry

• Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills

• Proficient in evaluating technical and commercial bids

• Contract drafting, variation assessment, and claims management

• Strong attention to detail, record-keeping, and organizational skills

• Knowledge of international and local supplier markets

• Proficient in MS Office and procurement management systems