Vendor & Contract Manager

ekthar; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 240.000 - 360.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

E360 Consulting is seeking an experienced Vendor & Contract Manager to oversee supplier relationships and commercial contracts across programs and client engagements in Abu Dhabi. You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and Shared Services to ensure vendors deliver quality, meet obligations and deliver value.

The role offers hands-on exposure to diverse projects, complex commercial arrangements and opportunities to strengthen supplier performance as the business grows, requiring strong

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years of contract management/procurement experience.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with legal and procurement stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers and contracts in a project-based or consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Oracle procurement modules (Purchasing, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement Contracts).
• Working knowledge of UAE commercial and procurement practices.

Mansioni

• Manage the contract lifecycle from scope definition through renewal and closure.
• Partner with program teams to define supplier requirements, deliverables, SLAs and acceptance criteria.
• Support vendor sourcing and selection with technical and commercial input.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants and service providers; ensure timely issue resolution.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs; coordinate reviews and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate vendor and contract records, tracking key dates and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance to monitor contract expenditure and milestone payments.
• Identify and elevate contractual, commercial and supplier risks, including scope changes and cost overruns.
• Apply Group procurement policies and governance requirements; work with Shared Services on improvements.
• Use Oracle procurement and contract management modules to maintain records, support workflows and produce reports.

Conoscenze

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Risk assessment

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Law

Strumenti

Oracle Procurement

Oracle Purchasing

Oracle Sourcing

Oracle Supplier Management

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

E360 Consulting is seeking an experienced Vendor & Contract Manager to manage supplier relationships and commercial contracts across its programs and client engagements.

Working closely with program teams, Finance, Procurement and Group Shared Services, you will help ensure that external partners deliver quality services, meet contractual commitments and provide value for money. This is a hands‑on role offering exposure to diverse projects, complex commercial arrangements and the opportunity to strengthen vendor performance as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the contract lifecycle, from scope definition and commercial review through negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals and closure, in coordination with Procurement, Legal and relevant approval authorities.
• Partner with program teams to define supplier requirements, deliverables, service levels, milestones and acceptance criteria.
• Support vendor sourcing and selection by providing technical and commercial input to Procurement‑led tenders, evaluations and recommendations.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants and service providers, ensuring clear expectations and timely resolution of issues.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, service‑level agreements and key performance indicators; coordinate reviews and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate vendor and contract records, tracking key dates, obligations, renewal deadlines and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance and program teams to monitor contract expenditure, validate invoices against agreed deliverables and manage milestone payments.
• Identify and elevate contractual, commercial and supplier risks, including scope changes, delays, disputes and potential cost overruns.
• Apply Group procurement policies, approved contract templates and governance requirements, working with Shared Services on improvements.
• Use Oracle procurement and contract management modules to maintain reliable records, support workflows and produce management reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in contract management, vendor management, or procurement, including responsibility for commercial service agreements.
• Proven experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts in coordination with legal and procurement stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers and contracts simultaneously in a project‑based or consulting environment.
• Strong practical experience with Oracle procurement modules, such as Purchasing, Sourcing, Supplier Management and Procurement Contracts.
• Working knowledge of UAE commercial and procurement practices.
• Ability to translate project requirements into clear contractual deliverables, service levels and payment milestones.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills, with sound commercial judgment and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, including contract tracking, spend analysis and management reporting.