Procurement & Contract Management Specialist

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

Job summary

Zain Bahrain is seeking a Procurement & Contract Management Specialist to lead sourcing of goods and services and oversee the full lifecycle of supplier contracts. This role ensures seamless integration between procurement, logistics, and contract management to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions.

You will standardize procurement activities, maintain supplier databases, negotiate terms, manage POs, monitor performance, and support audits.

Qualifications

• Lead procurement of goods and services for the company.
• Monitor marketplace trends, pricing, and supplier roadmaps.
• Standardize procurement activities per Sourcing & Procurement Policies.
• Manage turnkey procurement from offers comparison to POs.
• Coordinate with requestor departments for documentation.
• Track POs against KPIs and inform progress.
• Negotiate contract terms to minimize risk and maximize value.
• Maintain records and supplier database; conduct reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive procurement of goods and services.
• Maintain supplier records and performance reviews.
• Draft and negotiate contract terms.
• Ensure procurement activities align with policies.
• Coordinate with departments to process POs.
• Monitor contract renewals and expiry dates.

Skills

Market knowledge

Negotiation

Procurement process

Vendor management

Documentation

Contract basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle System

Job description

ZAIN2560 - Procurement & Contract Management Specialist

Operation

Division

Finance

Location

Closing Date

27-Nov-2026

About Zain

Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here: https://zain.com/en/about-us/overview

About the Role

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.

What We Need From You

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.

Skills and Knowledge

Good knowledge and experience in local market (Bahrain Market).

K n ow l e d g e o f t h e T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n i ndu s t r y ’ s procurement r e l a t e d practices .

Budgeting and Reporting

Cost Management

Oracle System

Relationship Management

Market knowledge

Products and services knowledge

Contractual law basics and terminology

Qualifications and Education

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

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

Inclusivity statement

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or are deaf) and need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know through the application form.