Contracts Management & Supplier Evaluation Specialist

About the role

The Contracts Management & Supplier Evaluation Specialist will oversee the full contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution, renewal and closure. The role also ensures that suppliers are evaluated, registered and kept compliant with company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage contracts, agreements, amendments and extensions throughout their lifecycle, reviewing terms, deliverables, payment conditions, warranties and penalties.
• Coordinate negotiations with suppliers and contractors, securing necessary approvals and monitoring obligations, milestones, expiries and renewals.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations based on quality, delivery, technical, commercial, HSE and compliance criteria.
• Maintain supplier registration documents (CR, VAT, Zakat, licenses, bank details, certifications) and keep an accurate contract register in SAP or the approved system.
• Prepare periodic reports on contract expiries, supplier performance, compliance gaps and contractual risks, and collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Projects, Maintenance and other departments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Contract Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management, procurement, supplier management or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management, supplier evaluation and contractual risk review.
• Good English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• SAP / SAP S/4HANA
• SAP Ariba (advantage)
• Advanced Excel
• Analytical and reporting abilities