Contracts Specialist

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a Contracts Specialist in Abu Dhabi to develop and manage contract standards and maintain Oracle module contracts. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in legal, procurement, or commercial roles in the UAE with a graduate-level degree.

The role includes negotiating terms with vendors, managing contract records, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance. Strong negotiation, communication, and detail-oriented skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in legal, procurement or commercial/contracts roles in the UAE.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an added value.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop contracts’ standards and maintain Oracle module contracts module.
• Review requests for variation orders and negotiate terms with vendors.
• Maintain detailed contracts records and documentation.
• Assist in managing contract signing and expiry tracking.

Skills

Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions

Fluent English communication skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detailed knowledge in agreements Terms and Conditions

Knowledge of ERP systems

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Graduate level degree or related Procurement/Contracts qualification

Job description

Contracts Specialist Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsibilities

Main Duties

• Developing contracts’ standards and maintain Oracle module contracts module by creating and maintaining approved clauses and contract templates.
• Review requests for variation orders and ensure reasonable market pricing, liaison with requester/consultants for any clarifications.
• Maintain a detailed contracts records, providing performance information, and contract documentation related to bank guarantees, performance bonds, insurance policies, etc.
• Negotiating contracts terms and conditions with vendors.
• Maintaining relations with preferred vendors to ensure procurement of high-quality goods/services, expedient delivery, and dependable service at optimum price.

Specific Duties

• Evaluate tender responses of the Contract template terms and conditions to ensure compliance with Legal approved terms and conditions.
• Ensure protection of Aldar Education’s interest in all contractual agreements to mitigate any legal and commercial risks.
• Receive requests; updates Contract log & tracker, initiates draft Contract and follows up on approval workflow for any variations proposed; processes and obtains approval of contract changes in accordance with the delegation of authority is place.
• Lead commercial negotiations and prepare revenue partnership agreements.
• Review Aldar Education and it’s group procurement and revenue agreements in coordination with the legal team for approval of any deviated terms and conditions introduced, if any, mainly related to contract clauses for 3rd party Contract, internal Templates, Contractual claims and disputes.
• Draft procurement contracts, amendment agreements, and manage day-to-day correspondences with Suppliers.
• Assist in managing the signing and distribution of contracts, tracking expiry of the agreements, and ensuring their timely renewals.
• Support in developing new contractual templates as and when needed by different departments in coordination and collaboration with the legal team.
• Compilation and preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Ability to develop dashboards would be an added asset.
• Maintain track of the procurement plan to achieve department goals and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, licences and power of attorney validity.
• Establish and update records of all correspondence related to contract activity and manage the life cycle of Contracts.
• As necessary, liaise with Legal, for clarification and direction about legal terms and conditions.
• Periodically review and check contracts to ensure compliance.
• Other tasks as reasonably assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum graduate level degree or related Procurement/Contracts specific qualification.

Minimum Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in legal, procurement or commercial/contracts roles in the UAE.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions, CPCM or CCCM, insurance requirements
• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral. Arabic is an added value
• Excellent attention to detail with diligent followup, and ability to execute Contracts in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems is a must.
• Detailed knowledge in agreements Terms and Conditions
• Negotiation skills.
• Dynamic personality and the ability to work in fast-paced and multinational environment.
• Knowledge of the education supplier base is of advantage