Procurement - Contract and vendor management

Sundus; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundus is hiring for a Procurement Contract and Vendor Management role in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The position focuses on managing complex contracts across their full lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, administration, and closure, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in contract management or procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Government or financial services experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout the full lifecycle from drafting to closure.
• Draft, negotiate, execute, administer and monitor contracts to ensure compliance.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Business/Procurement

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.