Senior Officer, Contracts

ADNOC Distribution; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Distribution is seeking an experienced contracts professional to oversee contract management, development, and procurement alignment. The role involves advising on contractual matters, negotiating with suppliers and contractors, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

You will support cross-functional teams, manage contract templates, and help resolve complex contractual issues while coordinating with legal, audit, and purchasing departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• 6 years of experience in contract management.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Office and contract management software.
• Fluent in English; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate tender documents, bids, proposals, and quotations for technical and commercial compliance.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor and manage performance of contracted parties to meet contract specs and schedules.
• Identify and resolve contractual issues, disputes, or claims and escalate as needed.
• Develop and update contract templates, forms, and procedures per procurement policies.
• Conduct market research to identify suppliers and establish long-term relationships.
• Provide input on procurement strategy, plan, and budget.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Legal, and Audit to ensure smooth contract processes.
• Provide expert advice on contractual matters and conduct training for staff.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose Provide expert advice and guidance on contractual matters, negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers and contractors, and ensure compliance with the procurement policies and procedures.

Job Purpose Provide expert advice and guidance on contractual matters, negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers and contractors, and ensure compliance with the procurement policies and procedures.
Job Specific Accountabilities Contract Management

• Review and evaluate tender documents, bids, proposals, and quotations for technical and commercial compliance.
• Support to negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers and contractors, ensuring that the terms and conditions are in line with the procurement objectives and standards.
• Support the contract administrator to monitor and manage the performance of the contracted parties, ensuring that the deliverables are met according to the contract specifications and schedules.
• Identify and resolve any contractual issues, disputes, or claims, and escalare them as appropriate.

Contract Development

• Develop and update contract templates, forms, and procedures, in accordance with the procurement policies and best practices.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and contractors and establish longterm relationships.
• Provide input and feedback on the procurement strategy, plan, and budget, and ensure alignment with the organizational goals and objectives.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the internal and external stakeholders, such as the Purchasing Section, the Legal Department, and the Audit Department, to ensure smooth and efficient contract processes.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on contractual matters and conduct training and awareness sessions for the staff and the contracted parties.

Minimum Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 6 years of experience in contract management.
• Good knowledge of the contract principles, practices, and processes, and the applicable laws and regulations.
• Good negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, and the ability to handle complex and challenging contractual situations.
• Good organizational, planning, and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good computer skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and contract management software.
• Good written and spoken English, and preferably Arabic.

Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget
Direct Reports: As per organization chart
Indirect Reports: As per organization chart