Contracts Specialist

Retal; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Retal is seeking a Contracts Specialist to prepare, negotiate, and administer multiple contracts with major Saudi and international customers. The role involves market surveys, bid management, and coordinating with consultants and contractors to ensure compliant tenders.

You will work under supervision with a senior Contracts Officer, developing expert knowledge in FIDIC law and contract processes while ensuring strict adherence to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Law, or Business.
• Minimum 2 years in Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Source best contractors via market surveys and maintain approved contractor list.
• Collect and evaluate pre-qualification documents and review contractor documents.
• Prepare and nominate Preferred Contractor List; arrange preparation of RFPs and invite bidders.
• Coordinate clarification of queries from relevant parties and review tender documents.
• Review proposals from consultants and contractors and perform tender evaluations.
• Coordinate negotiations between parties and prepare service agreements and LOIs.
• Establish and manage strong relationships with contractors and assist Contracts Manager.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

FIDIC law

Contracts policy

ERP system

MS Office

Team player

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Law or Business

Tools

ERP System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Contracts Specialist responsible Prepare, negotiate and administer multiple contracts under the supervision of a more senior Contracts Officer or Manager, and other formal business relationships with a variety of major Saudi and International customers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Market survey to source the best contractors & have approved contractor list.
2. Collect & evaluate pre-qualification documents and review official documents of applied contractors.
3. Nominate and create of Preferred Contractor List.
4. Arrange the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
5. Gather all relevant tender documents
6. Issue tender documents and invite all pre-qualified consultants and contractors to tender
7. Co-ordinate the clarification of queries from the relevant parties
8. Receive Tender documents from contractors and arrange review and revision of tender documents by technical personnel in Design and Construction Departments.
9. Review proposals from consultants and contractors and prepare tender evaluation for each.
10. Arrange clarification meetings to discuss and confirm requirements.
11. Co-ordinate negotiations between the relevant parties.
12. Prepare Service Agreements & Contract between Retal and the successful bidder.
13. Prepare and issue Letter of Intent (LOI).
14. Establishes and manages strong business relationships with all contractors.
15. Work with team members and Contracts manager to complete duties as needed.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels. - Goal-oriented, organized team player
• FIDIC Law.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Contracts processes, policy, and systems.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite.
• ERP System.
• Ability to analyse problems and strategies for better solutions.
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts.
• Work to strict deadlines

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Low, business.
• Minimum of 2 years in Contracts.