Contracts Specialist

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment is seeking a Contract Specialist to analyze and implement strategic sourcing, prepare and review contracts, and support governance for procurement activities. The role involves leading market and cost-benefit analyses, liaising with end-users and vendors, and guiding post-award tasks such as extensions and claims.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, 10+ years procurement experience in large settings, and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Relevant certification and/or training in procurement or supply chain.
• 10+ years relevant procurement experience in a large setting.
• Working experience in a well-developed computerized ERP environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and executes Contract documents (drafting, negotiation, and endorsements with stakeholders)
• Manage post-award process (completion, variations, warranty, claims)
• Implements category-specific procurement to enhance process by establishing agreements (Call-Off, BPA, Open PO) in alignment with the group’s approved policies and procedures.
• Supports the development of procurement (tendering) documents for the selected services.
• Updates Terms and Conditions of Contracts and Purchase Orders.
• Actively supports the activities and objectives of the relevant group’s standardization and service evaluation committees.
• Participates in selected procurements of high-value and/or high-risk and other areas as directed.
• Reviews technical and commercial evaluation reports before submitting them for approval in accordance with the authority matrix.
• Develop and implement enhancements for procurement process and performance (Policies & Procedures).
• Research regulations to ensure contracts are updated and in compliance with laws.
• Coordinate with clients to guarantee terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the terms and regulations.
• Adheres to the group’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Assess contractor performance to identify the need for amendments of existing contracts.
• Supplier performance management

Skills

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Vendor liaison

Post-award management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Contract Specialist is responsible for analyzing and implementing strategic sourcing of goods and services for the group using established policies, procedures & systems. This role also provides services to the Business Units/End-user by preparing and reviewing Contracts/Agreements, including post-award tasks such as extensions, claims, and administration. The Specialist leads market analysis, cost-benefit analysis, liaising with end-users and category vendors, prepares sourcing documents, tender/bidding process, evaluation of offers, negotiate, and prepares the Contract or PO. This role also provides high-level assistance to the Head of Procurement & Contracts about governance and reports.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and executes Contract documents (drafting, negotiation, and endorsements with stakeholders)
• Manage post-award process (completion, variations, warranty, claims)
• Implements category-specific procurement to enhance process by establishing agreements (Call-Off, BPA, Open PO) in alignment with the group’s approved policies and procedures.
• Supports the development of procurement (tendering) documents for the selected services.
• Updates Terms and Conditions of Contracts and Purchase Orders.
• Actively supports the activities and objectives of the relevant group’s standardization and service evaluation committees.
• Participates in selected procurements of high-value and/or high-risk and other areas as directed.
• Reviews technical and commercial evaluation reports before submitting them for approval in accordance with the authority matrix.
• Develop and implement enhancements for procurement process and performance (Policies & Procedures).
• Research regulations to ensure contracts are updated and in compliance with laws.
• Coordinate with clients to guarantee terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the terms and regulations.
• Adheres to the group’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Assess contractor performance to identify the need for amendments of existing contracts.
• Supplier performance management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• Relevant certification and/or training in procurement or supply chain.
• 10+ Years relevant procurement experience in a large setting.
• Working Experience in a well-developed computerized ERP environment.