Senior Contract Manager – Supplier & Compliance

Edge Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional defense company in the UAE seeks a Contract Manager to support supplier contract activities. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and monitoring contracts while ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years' experience in contract management, especially in procurement settings, along with a relevant legal qualification. This position offers significant career development for UAE Nationals, emphasizing collaboration with various stakeholders and enhancing supplier governance in a leading defense organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in contract management with supplier-facing contracts.
• Professional contract management qualification preferred.
• Legal practice background focusing on contracts.
• Familiarity with complex regulated industries like Defence or Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from drafting to execution.
• Ensure contracts meet legal and compliance standards.
• Monitor supplier performance against contracts.
• Support strategic initiatives with contract design.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Supplier governance

Compliance knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Contract management tools (SAP Ariba)

Job description

A regional defense company in the UAE seeks a Contract Manager to support supplier contract activities. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and monitoring contracts while ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years' experience in contract management, especially in procurement settings, along with a relevant legal qualification. This position offers significant career development for UAE Nationals, emphasizing collaboration with various stakeholders and enhancing supplier governance in a leading defense organization.