Specialist - Contracts

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 520,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned professional to lead Contracts Planning, Administration and related functions in procurement and contract management across oil & gas projects. You will develop SORs, review end‑user needs, and ensure timely deployment of the annual procurement plan, while ensuring value for money.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement/contract management, BIMCO templates knowledge, and professional certifications such as CIPS/RICS/PMI.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in procurement, contracts management and contract administration.
• BIMCO templates knowledge is required.
• Professional qualifications such as CIPS, RICS or PMI are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of Statements of Requirements to assess technical adequacy of project scopes.
• Review and oversee the Annual Procurement Plan and contracting strategy for timely implementation.
• Lead contract amendments, variations, and claims in coordination with Finance and Legal.
• Lead implementation of approved department policies, systems, and internal controls.
• Review organisation structure to optimise human capital and ensure sustainability in practices.

Skills

Procurement

Contracts management

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering or Management

Legal qualification (added advantage)

Tools

BIMCO templates

Job description

Contracts Planning

Coordinate oversee and directly undertake the development of accurate and clear Statements of Requirements to assess the technical adequacy of project scopes and specifications review end-user requirements develop and recommend the optimum contracting strategy and ensure timely and accurate implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan Assess the effectiveness of existing Contractual Practices against departmental and corporate objectives amongst which value for money rank high in priority.

Contracts Administration

Provide expert support to the end users in the Interpretation of contracts during the course of administration or at contracts close-out Support any required post contract activities requiring any Contract Amendment with respect variations claims in coordination with User Finance and Legal examples extra additional works extension of completion period etc and seeking Tender Board Shareholders approval for the amendment of the contract as required.

Budgets and Operational Plans

Compile and provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Section budget levels Investigate highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies Systems Processes Procedures

Lead the implementation of approved Department policies processes systems standards procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Organisation Structure and Development

Review and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Department that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Health Safety Environment HSE and Sustainability

Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies procedures systems controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Section in line with international standards best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Department employees to meet HSE standards.

Management Information Systems MIS and Reports

Prepare all Department MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

Minimum Qualification

Degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering or Management. A legal qualification will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

7 or more years of related experience in procurement, contracts management and contract administration, preferably in the Oil & Gas or maritime industry, including at least 3 years in a senior procurement position. Demonstrated knowledge of different contract types and standard forms, including BIMCO templates, is required.

Professional Certifications

Professional qualification such as CIPS, RICS or PMI is an advantage.