Contracts Lead (UAE National)

Reliance Human Resources Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional for strategic contract management. The role involves leading negotiations, ensuring compliance with standards, and overseeing the administration of high-value contracts. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience, alongside strong negotiation skills and knowledge of contract law. This position offers an opportunity to influence key business processes across various sectors.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in contract management within Manufacturing, Construction, or Oil & Gas sectors.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation, and commercial terms.
• Experience handling large spend categories and high-value contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in end-to-end contract management for assigned spend categories.
• Lead negotiations and drafting of complex, high-value contracts.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and ESG standards.
• Oversee post-award contract administration and performance monitoring.
• Implement risk management strategies and drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various departments.

Skills

Contract management expertise

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Industry Exposure: Manufacturing | Construction | Oil & Gas

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in end-to-end contract management for assigned spend categories


• Lead negotiations and drafting of complex, high-value contracts


• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and ESG standards


• Oversee post-award contract administration, performance monitoring, and dispute resolution


• Implement risk management strategies and drive cost optimization initiatives


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or a related field


• 5–10+ years of experience in contract management within Manufacturing, Construction, or Oil & Gas sectors


• Strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation, and commercial terms


• Experience handling large spend categories and high-value contracts


• Professional certifications (CCCM / CPCM) are an added advantage