Procurement & Contract Management Specialist

AimGulf; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Zain Group in Bahrain is seeking a Procurement & Contract Management Specialist to drive sourcing and the full lifecycle of supplier contracts, aligning procurement with logistics and contracting for compliant, cost‑effective solutions.

Minimum 3–5 years in telecom purchasing, a Bachelor’s in Business/Logistics, strong negotiation, vendor management and contract skills are required to optimize value and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Telecommunications or a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in Telecom.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management and contract skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to procure all goods and services for the company.
• Maintain understanding of marketplace trends and pricing, market forces, cost trends, and supplier tech roadmaps.
• Ensure standardization in all procurement activities per Sourcing and Procurement Policies.
• Responsible for turnkey procurement cycle from supplier offers comparison, negotiation, to placing purchase orders.
• Coordinate with requestor departments to ensure documentation per Procurement Sourcing Policies and Process.
• Ensure Purchase Orders are processed in accordance with KPIs.
• Ensure requestor departments are informed of progress and delivery times.
• Maintain records of all procurement cycle documentation.
• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate contract terms and conditions to minimize risk and maximize value.
• Maintain comprehensive records of procurement cycle and supplier contracts repository.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier database and conduct periodic performance reviews for contract compliance.
• Monitor contract performance, renewals, and expiry dates for timely action.
• Support internal and external audits with proper documentation of procurement activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Local market knowledge

Telecom procurement practices

Budgeting and reporting

Cost management

Oracle System

Relationship management

Market knowledge

Products and services knowledge

Contractual law basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/Telecommunications

Tools

Oracle System

Job description

Job Title: Procurement & Contract Management Specialist

To lead the sourcing of goods and services while overseeing the full lifecycle of supplier contracts. This role ensures seamless integration between procurement, logistics, and contract management to deliver compliant, cost effective solutions that meet departmental demands in real-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to competitively procure all goods and services for the company.
• Maintaining an understanding of marketplace trends and pricing, market forces, cost trends, and supplier technology roadmaps.
• Ensure standardization in all procurement activities in accordance with the company’s Sourcing and Procurement Policies.
• Responsible for turnkey procurement cycle from supplier’s offers comparison, negotiation, to placing purchase orders.
• Responsible for coordinating with requestor departments to ensure documentation provided in accordance with Procurement Sourcing Policies and Process.
• Ensure Purchase Orders are processed in accordance with agreed KPIs.
• Ensure requestor departments are made aware of progress and delivery times.
• Maintain records of all procurement cycle documentation.
• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate contract terms and conditions to minimize risk and maximize value.
• Ensure standardization in all procurement and contracting activities in accordance with the company’s Sourcing and Procurement Policies.
• Maintain comprehensive records of the procurement cycle, including an organized repository of all active and archived supplier contracts.
• Maintain an up-to-date supplier database and conduct periodic performance reviews to ensure contract compliance.
• Monitor contract performance, renewals, and expiry dates to ensure timely action and continuous service delivery.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by ensuring full compliance and proper documentation of procurement and contracting activities.
• Perform any other related duties that may be required or assigned.

Experience Required

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in purchasing preferably in Telecom.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Telecommunications or a relevant field.

Skills Required

• Good knowledge and experience in local market (Bahrain Market).
• Knowledge of the Telecommunication industry’s procurement related practices.
• Budgeting and Reporting
• Cost Management
• Oracle System
• Relationship Management
• Market knowledge
• Products and services knowledge
• Contractual law basics and terminology

Employment / Job Type

Full Time

About the Company

Zain Group is a leading mobile voice and data services operator in the Middle East and Africa. The company provides a comprehensive range of telecommunications services to individuals and businesses. They focus on delivering innovative digital solutions and enhancing connectivity to empower communities and drive digital transformation.

Company Industry

Telecommunications

Department / Functional Area

Finance

Closing Date

27 November 2026