Contracts & Procurement Specialist

Zayed University; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zayed University in Dubai seeks a Contracts and Purchasing Officer to provide efficient contracts management and purchasing support for both campuses. You will ensure value-for-money and compliance with university policies while coordinating with internal clients and vendors.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts, evaluating bids, negotiating terms, and monitoring purchasing activities to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or similar; 2 years relevant experience.
• Government or higher education experience preferred.
• Arabic/English bilingual is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and maintain contractual arrangements for university units.
• Solicit bids, compare proposals and prepare cost analyses.
• Negotiate contracts and administer agreements with vendors.
• Monitor contracts, purchases and renewals to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with Finance and end users to resolve issues.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement knowledge

Computer skills

Arabic/English bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related

Tools

MS Office

Procurement software

Job description

Zayed University in Dubai seeks a Contracts and Purchasing Officer to provide efficient contracts management and purchasing support for both campuses. You will ensure value-for-money and compliance with university policies while coordinating with internal clients and vendors.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts, evaluating bids, negotiating terms, and monitoring purchasing activities to meet deadlines.