Contract Specialist

Sofomation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Dubai is seeking a Contract Specialist with over 10 years of experience in contracts management. The role involves formulating tendering activities, developing compensation models, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and technical knowledge in contract preparation. This position offers an opportunity to provide specialized expertise and guidance within the contracting process.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in contracts management within the oil and gas industry.
• Technical knowledge in reviewing and preparing technical contracts.
• Good knowledge of Contract laws and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Formulate tendering and contracting activities for various business units.
• Develop suitable compensation models commensurate with the scope of work.
• Ensure quality control of tender documents for complex and high-value services.

Skills

Proficient in written and spoken English

Strong analytical and reasoning skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Science, Management or relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Position : Contract Specialist

JD :

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Science, Management discipline or other relevant degree.

Knowledge and / or Experience - I

• 10 years' experience in a contracts management environment within the oil and gas industry.

Technical and Business Skills - I

• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office) including working knowledge of business software programs, networking and SAP.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Technical knowledge in reviewing and preparing technical contracts.

Good knowledge of Contract laws and industry practices.

• Provide specialist knowledge and guidance to team members in developing, supporting and executing complex and high-value contracts and tenders for company business units.

Key Job Accountabilities - I

• Formulate tendering and contracting activities, including comprehensive engineering, technical and commercial review of scope of work received from various business units to evaluate potential risks to the company.
• Develop suitable compensation models commensurate with the scope of work.
• Ensure quality control of tender documents for complex and high-value services, review technical and commercial bids leading to establishment of suitable contracts to facilitate project execution.
• Assess commercial risks and consider appropriate risk mitigation solutions to prevent potential impacts on tender and contract delivery programs.

Key Job Accountabilities - II

• Review scope of work and commercial documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory and local standards.
• Provide specialised expertise in tendering and contracting processes, ensuring latest financial, technical, commercial, SEQ standards are embedded in the documentation and guiding contracts engineers to ensure alignment.
• Conduct contract cost analysis and monitor savings to support company cost initiatives.
• Support the improvement of systems and processes to enhance organisational performance.
• Provide regular guidance and mentoring to team members, including national employees.