Job Role
Contract and vendor management specialist
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Experience
2-4 Years
Role Purpose
Support the IT/Digital Engineering team in managing vendor and software contracts, renewals, costs, approvals, and access administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain records of vendor, software, licensing, and service contracts, including expiry dates, renewal terms, and owners.
- Track upcoming renewals and proactively follow up with relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate with vendors, Procurement, and Finance on quotations, renewals, purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Review contract terms, SLAs, pricing, and renewal proposals; highlight discrepancies or concerns.
- Prepare cost comparisons, approval requests, and budget tracking reports.
- Monitor approval status and ensure timely completion of renewal activities.
- Process access card requests, renewals, transfers, and deactivations for team members.
- Coordinate with Security, Facilities, and IT teams to resolve access‑related issues.
- Maintain accurate trackers, documentation, and dashboards for contracts, approvals, and access requests.
- Support audits by ensuring records and supporting documents are accurate and up to date.
Skills & Requirements
- 2?4 years of experience in IT administration, vendor coordination, contract management, procurement support, or a related field.
- Experience with software licensing, vendor management, or contract administration is an advantage.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets, SharePoint, and workflow or ticketing systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential and financial information.
- Basic understanding of IT, software, API, or cloud terminology is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively across multiple teams.
Key Attributes
- Proactive, organized, and deadline-oriented.
- Detail-focused with strong follow‑up skills.
- Professional, discreet, and trustworthy.
- Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.