Procurement - Contract and vendor management

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Procurement Contract and Vendor Management professional to oversee complex contracts in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role covers the full lifecycle from drafting to closure with emphasis on governance and regulatory adherence.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in contract management, strong negotiation, risk assessment, and MS Office proficiency, and prefer experience in regulated environments such as government or financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Business Admin, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Commercial Management.
• CIPS/WorldCC/IACCM or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in contract management, procurement contracts, or commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts through full lifecycle: drafting, negotiation, execution, administration and closure.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Handle variations, claims, renewals, terminations, and disputes with vendors.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement contracts

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Contract administration

Variations/claims/renewals

Disputes

Governance

Regulated environments

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Business Administration/Procurement/Supply Chain/Commercial Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Code: JPC-6405

Job Title: Procurement Contract and Vendor Management

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract: 12 Months

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing complex contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, administration, and closure, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 7 10 years of experience in contract management, procurement contracts, or commercial contracts.
• Hands-on experience managing complex and high-value agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation, contractual risk assessment, and contract administration.
• Experience handling variations, claims, renewals, terminations, and disputes.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, commercial terms, and contract lifecycle management.
• Experience in government, banking, financial services, or other regulated environments is preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and teamwork.

Qualification

• Bachelor s degree in Law, Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• CIPS, WorldCC/IACCM, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.