Senior Contract Manager

Black Pearl Consult; Sharjah; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for a Senior Contract Manager to oversee the complete lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree with experience in sourcing and supply-chain management, especially in industrial or engineering firms within the GCC. This position involves collaboration with legal and finance teams, and the ability to guide a team and implement best practices in contract management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field.
• Preferred master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).
• 8 to 12 years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply-chain management for Bachelor's degree holders.
• 4 to 6 years for master's degree holders.
• Experience in industrial/power/engineering firms in the GCC.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management.
• Oversee contract preparation per company standards.
• Manage contract variations and maintain accurate records.
• Report on contract status to senior management.
• Assess risks in contract terms and provide recommendations.
• Guide and mentor a team of contract management professionals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Identify and mitigate risks in contracting activities.
• Implement performance indicators for contract management processes.
• Uphold confidentiality, privacy and alignment with corporate standards.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance or related field

Master’s degree or CPSM/CIPS preferred

Job description

Senior Contract Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead and oversee all contract activities including contract creation, administration, renewal and closure. This role manages the full lifecycle of contracts ensuring compliance with terms and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate collaborates with cross‑functional teams including project managers, legal, finance and end users to address any contract‑related claims, variations or terminations and drive continuous improvement in contract management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end contract lifecycle management, ensuring adherence to all terms and working closely with project managers, legal counsel and finance on contract‑related matters.
• Oversee contract preparation per company standards, coordinating with legal and stakeholders as needed.
• Manage contract variations, collaborating with end users to address issues and maintain accurate contract records.
• Report on contract status to senior management and monitor contract performance, renewals and terminations.
• Assess risks in contract terms and provide recommendations to mitigate these risks.
• Guide and mentor a team of contract management professionals, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures in contracting activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks including supply‑chain disruptions and financial exposure.
• Implement performance indicators for contract management processes and ensure continuous staff development in partnership with the Training & Development Department.
• Uphold company policies ensuring confidentiality, privacy and alignment with corporate excellence standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g. CPSM, CIPS) is preferred.
• For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree: 8 to 12 years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply‑chain management.
• For candidates with a master’s degree: 4 to 6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply‑chain management.
• Must have worked in industrial/power/engineering firms in the GCC.

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Required Experience

Manager