Tendering & Contract Manager

Decision Management Consultants LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas consulting firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Tendering and Contract Manager. This role involves leading bid reviews, ensuring compliance, and maintaining tender records. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and has 8–12 years of relevant experience within the GCC or Iraq. Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in Odoo are essential. This position offers competitive salary and benefits as per UAE labour law.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labour Law

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in Oil & Gas tendering or contracts leadership within the GCC or Iraq.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bid / No-Bid reviews, scheduling, and evaluation committees.
• Coordinate technical and commercial alignment between teams.
• Review terms and conditions, deviations, and risks.
• Achieve a win rate of 40–50% in core segments.
• Maintain zero contract non-compliances.
• Drive cycle-time reduction across all bid stages.

Skills

Strong legal and commercial negotiation skills

Proficiency in Odoo Tender modules

Excellent communication skills in English

Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Odoo

Job description

We're recruiting a Tendering and Contract Manager for one of our clients, who is a leading oil and gas company based in Dubai, UAE.

About Our Client :

Our client is a leading Oil & Gas company based in JAFZA, Dubai, specializing in delivering innovative energy solutions and high-performance services across the region. With a strong focus on operational excellence, safety, and sustainability, the company supports major projects in exploration, production, and supply chain management. Their commitment to quality and continuous improvement has positioned them as a trusted partner within the energy sector, serving both regional and international clients.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead Bid / No-Bid reviews, scheduling, and evaluation committees to ensure timely and compliant submissions
• Coordinate technical and commercial alignment between the Technical Review and Supply Chain teams
• Review terms and conditions, deviations, and risks; standardize templates and maintain complete tender records in Odoo
• Achieve a win rate of 40–50% in core segments, ensuring 100% on-time submissions
• Maintain zero contract non-compliances and ensure 100% tender dossier completeness in Odoo
• Drive cycle-time reduction across all bid stages (baseline to be established)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 8–12 years of experience in Oil & Gas tendering or contracts leadership within the GCC or Iraq
• Strong legal and commercial negotiation skills, with proficiency in Odoo Tender modules
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labour Law