Strategic Contracts Lead - UAE FMCG

Dautom; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dautom is assisting a globally recognized client in Dubai, UAE to hire a Contract Specialist. You will manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for procurement, indirect services, and operations within FMCG, F&B, dairy, and poultry sectors.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and monitor contracts, ensuring UAE compliance and alignment with SLAs, KPIs, and renewal terms. Collaborate with procurement, legal, finance, and operations to optimize performance and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, SCM or related field.
• 4–7 years in contract management for FMCG/F&B/dairy/poultry.
• Experience with supplier, service, procurement contracts and commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with SLAs, KPIs, payment terms and renewals.
• Knowledge of UAE laws and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage contracts with suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
• Handle contracts related to facilities management, maintenance, logistics, transportation, manpower, IT, and other indirect services.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, payment terms, SLAs, and renewal conditions.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, commercial requirements, and UAE laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with procurement, legal, finance, and operations teams for contract reviews and approvals.
• Monitor contract expiry dates, renewals, amendments, and termination clauses.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Maintain contract records and a centralized contract database.
• Support vendor negotiations and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Track contract performance, cost optimization opportunities, and supplier compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Law/SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Contract management systems

Job description

Dautom is assisting a globally recognized client in Dubai, UAE to hire a Contract Specialist. You will manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for procurement, indirect services, and operations within FMCG, F&B, dairy, and poultry sectors.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and monitor contracts, ensuring UAE compliance and alignment with SLAs, KPIs, and renewal terms. Collaborate with procurement, legal, finance, and operations to optimize performance and mitigate risks.