Contracts Management & Supplier Evaluation Specialist

Riyadh Cement Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Cement Company seeks an experienced Contract Specialist to manage the full contract lifecycle, from drafting and review through negotiations, execution, renewal and closure. You will coordinate with Legal, Procurement, Finance and Projects to ensure compliance and timely approvals.

The role requires strong knowledge of contract management, SAP systems, and supplier performance evaluation, with excellent Excel skills and English communication. Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management, procurement or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management and risk review.
• Experience with SAP/SAP S/4HANA; SAP Ariba is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting.
• Good English communication; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate contracts, amendments and extensions throughout their lifecycle.
• Review terms, deliverables, payment terms, warranties and termination conditions.
• Coordinate contract negotiations with suppliers and ensure reviews and approvals are completed.
• Monitor contract obligations, milestones, renewals, expiries and warranties.
• Coordinate supplier performance evaluations across quality, delivery, technical, commercial, HSE and compliance.
• Maintain supplier registration and compliance documentation (CR, VAT, licenses, certifications).
• Maintain accurate contract records and the central Contract Register in SAP or the approved system.
• Prepare periodic reports on contract expiries, supplier performance and risks.
• Coordinate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Projects and Maintenance.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier evaluation

Excel

Documentation

English communication

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP / SAP S/4HANA

SAP Ariba

Job description

Job Purpose

The role will be responsible for managing the contract lifecycle, from preparation and review through negotiation, execution, administration, renewal and closure, while ensuring effective supplier evaluation, registration and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate contracts, agreements, amendments and extensions throughout their lifecycle.
• Review contractual terms, deliverables, payment terms, warranties, guarantees, liabilities, insurance, penalties and termination conditions.
• Coordinate contract negotiations with suppliers and contractors and ensure the required reviews and approvals are completed.
• Monitor contract obligations, milestones, deliverables, expiry dates, renewals, guarantees and warranties.
• Coordinate supplier performance evaluations based on quality, delivery, technical, commercial, HSE and compliance criteria.
• Maintain supplier registration and compliance documentation, including CR, VAT, Zakat, licenses, bank details and certifications.
• Maintain accurate contract records and the central Contract Register in SAP or the approved system.
• Prepare periodic reports highlighting contract expiries, supplier performance, compliance gaps and contractual risks.
• Coordinate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Projects, Maintenance and other relevant departments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management, procurement, supplier management or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management, supplier evaluation and contractual risk review.
• Good knowledge of SAP / SAP S/4HANA; SAP Ariba is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, reporting, documentation and Excel skills.
• Good English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
• Experience in cement, construction, EPC, power, oil & gas, or other heavy industries is preferred.
• Relevant professional certification in contract management or supply chain is an advantage.