Contract Manager

Aljomaih Energy and Water Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and water company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced professional for a contract management role. Responsibilities include administering contracts, managing procurement, and liaising with suppliers. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in the energy sector, with strong negotiation skills and familiarity with SAP MM. This role offers an opportunity to impact project success significantly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management and strategic sourcing, preferably in the energy sector.
• Proven track record in vendor contract negotiations, including EPC contracts and supply agreements.
• Hands-on experience in procurement for construction and/or O&M of gas-fired power plants.

Responsibilities

• Administer all contracts and agreements during project execution.
• Verify Monthly payment claims and issue payment response.
• Maintain Project financial guarantees and insurance documents.
• Assist Project Director for final accounts settlement with EPC Contractors.
• Manage procurement categories including EPC and construction works.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Procurement best practices

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Material Management (MM)

Job description

Overview

This role is responsible to provide comprehensive contract management and oversight to safeguard the interests of the Developers throughout the project's lifecycle, particularly in interactions with off-taker, EPC contractor, suppliers, and subcontractors. In addition to monitoring the EPC procurement and supply chain performance.

Your Job Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)

• Administer all contracts and agreements during project execution, including handling payment claims, variation orders, and contract disputes.
• Responsible for verification of Monthly payment claims, timely issue of payment response and invoices from EPC contractors & vendors.
• Maintain Project financial guarantees and insurances documents, necessarily follow up internal / external to ensure validity & authentication.
• Assist Project Director for final accounts settlement with EPC Contractors.
• Manage procurement categories including EPC, construction works, and OEM components, including Gas Turbines and associated Balance of Plant.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and procedures, and flag any supply risks that may impact project timelines or business operations.
• Serve as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders for procurement activities in the CCGT project.
• Identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain and provide timely advice to internal teams.
• Negotiate contracts and optimize pricing and terms with suppliers when/where needed.
• Drive savings through effective negotiation and procurement best practices.
• Prepare reports and cost analyses to support procurement decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management and strategic sourcing experience, preferably in the energy sector.
• Proven track record in vendor contract negotiations, including EPC contracts, supply agreements, and long-term service agreement.
• Hands-on experience in procurement for construction and/or O&M of gas-fired power plants.
• Industry experience in utilities and/or construction sectors is preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP Material Management (MM) modules is a plus.