Senior Contract Administration Lead - Compliance & Negotiation

Egis; Dammam; On-site; SAR 380,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking an experienced Contract Admin Lead to join our team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will oversee the contract administration function, manage a professional team, and ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong background in contract drafting, negotiation, risk management, and vendor relations. You will drive process improvements, maintain contract databases, and collaborate with finance, legal, procurement, and operations to

Qualifications

• 12+ years of contract administration experience, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Expert in drafting, negotiation, and compliance.
• Knowledge of contract law, regulatory requirements and risk management.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate teams.
• Proficient with contract management software and databases.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and business applications.
• Experience with vendor and supplier management.
• Understanding procurement processes and financial management.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the contract administration team.
• Develop and implement contract policies, procedures, and standardized templates to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization.
• Review, analyze, and approve contracts to ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and renewal of vendor, supplier, and client agreements.
• Maintain comprehensive contract databases and documentation systems, ensuring accurate record-keeping and easy accessibility.
• Identify and assess potential risks within contracts and recommend mitigation strategies to protect organizational interests.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including finance, legal, procurement, and operations to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, tracking key milestones, deliverables, and financial obligations.
• Prepare regular reports and analytics on contract status, performance metrics, and cost savings opportunities.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with external parties to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization.
• Ensure all contracts adhere to Saudi Arabian regulations and local business requirements.
• Resolve contract disputes and manage amendments or modifications as needed.

Skills

Contract governance

Negotiation

Drafting

Compliance

Leadership

Vendor management

Excel

English communication

Analytical thinking

Procurement

Financial management

Time management

Documentation

Tools

Contract management software

Databases

Job description

Egis is seeking an experienced Contract Admin Lead to join our team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will oversee the contract administration function, manage a professional team, and ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong background in contract drafting, negotiation, risk management, and vendor relations. You will drive process improvements, maintain contract databases, and collaborate with finance, legal, procurement, and operations to