Contracts Specialist: Pre & Post-Award Procurement

AD Ports Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

AD Ports Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support pre-award and post-award contracts management activities. You will help develop procurement plans, review bids, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulations while negotiating terms and maintaining contract records.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in a similar role, strong English proficiency, and knowledge of procurement regulations and industry standards. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement or related field required; master’s degree is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the stakeholders in the development of yearly procurement plans and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Assist to prepare Request for Expression of Interest and/or Pre-qualification, evaluation of unpriced aspects of the technical bid and the Bidders Lists.
• Support end users in preparing the scope of work and collecting information and documents.
• Organize and attend pre-tender meetings, support to arrange site visits with bidders, prepare recommendation for award and Letter of Award and handle the correspondence during the bidding period with input from end users.
• Interpret contract terms and conditions, provide administrative support (bank guarantees, insurances, invoices, etc.) and maintain records conforming changes to the ITT package.
• Handle variations and claims and submit contract amendments as required.
• Support to perform close-out of contractual matters upon completion.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Research skills

English proficiency

Arabic knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or a related field

Master’s degree in related field (advantage)

Job description

AD Ports Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support pre-award and post-award contracts management activities. You will help develop procurement plans, review bids, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulations while negotiating terms and maintaining contract records.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in a similar role, strong English proficiency, and knowledge of procurement regulations and industry standards. A Master’s degree is a plus.