Strategic IT Contracting & Planning Lead

Arab Solutions; Doha; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Arab Solutions is seeking an IT Planning Analyst (Contracts) to manage the full lifecycle of IT contracting activities, from requirements gathering to close-out. The role involves preparing and maintaining contractual documents, coordinating with SMEs, Supply, and Legal, and overseeing contract execution and close-out in line with budget and policies.

You will support tendering, ensure timely procurement processing and SAP transactions, and drive risk mitigation, cost optimization, and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, Law, Supply Chain Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT contracting activities from requirements gathering to contract close-out.
• Prepare, review, and maintain high-quality contractual documents in compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with SMEs, Supply, and Legal to ensure contractual clarity, accuracy, and alignment.
• Oversee the execution of contracts and monitor the fulfillment of contractual obligations in accordance with terms.
• Provide guidance to Contract Owners during tendering phase with coordination with Supply Focal Point and Legal.
• Support Contract Owners during execution phase by ensuring timely procurement processing and SAP transactions.
• Ensure contract close-out activities are executed accurately and on time.
• Engage with stakeholders throughout all stages of the contract lifecycle, promoting effective communication.
• Provide strategic input on sourcing strategies, risk mitigation, cost optimization, and best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement strategies

Vendor governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Contract drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/IS/Law/SCM or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Arab Solutions is seeking an IT Planning Analyst (Contracts) to manage the full lifecycle of IT contracting activities, from requirements gathering to close-out. The role involves preparing and maintaining contractual documents, coordinating with SMEs, Supply, and Legal, and overseeing contract execution and close-out in line with budget and policies.

You will support tendering, ensure timely procurement processing and SAP transactions, and drive risk mitigation, cost optimization, and supplier