Head - Contracts & Procurement
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About the Role
Lead Contracts and Procurement for EPC projects, ensuring effective contract administration, risk management, and strategic procurement aligned with commercial objectives.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the Contracts function and establish contract administration policies and governance
- Review, negotiate, draft, and administer client, subcontract, and supplier agreements
- Conduct contractual risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures
- Manage procurement planning for long lead materials and subcontract packages
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms with suppliers
- Monitor supplier performance and procurement KPIs
Requirements
- Lead contracts and procurement functions for EPC projects
- Experience with FIDIC contracts and UAE regulations
- Manage contractual correspondence, claims, and disputes
- Develop procurement strategies and manage vendor relationships
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Job Overview
- The Head – Contracts & Procurement is responsible for leading the Company's Contracts and Procurement functions for EPC projects involving Power Substations, Pumping Stations, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, and Electromechanical works.
- The role ensures the Company's commercial interests are protected through effective contract administration, risk management, claims resolution, and efficient procurement.
Key Responsibilities Contracts Management
- Lead the Contracts function and establish contract administration policies, procedures, and governance.
- Review, negotiate, draft, and administer client, subcontract, consortium, consultancy, and supplier agreements.
- Conduct contractual risk assessments during tendering and recommend mitigation measures.
- Support Estimation and Tendering teams by reviewing contract conditions, commercial deviations, and bid documents.
- Administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC and applicable UAE regulations.
- Manage contractual correspondence, notices, variations, Extension of Time (EOT), claims, disputes, and settlements.
- Advise management on contractual obligations, commercial risks, and legal implications.
- Monitor contractual compliance throughout project execution and coordinate with project teams.
- Develop standard contract templates, commercial procedures, and contract governance frameworks.
- Liaise with legal advisors on contractual disputes, arbitration, litigation, and legal documentation.
Key Responsibilities Procurement Management
- Develop procurement strategies aligned with project schedules and commercial objectives.
- Lead procurement planning for long lead materials, equipment, and subcontract packages.
- Manage vendor prequalification, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and commercial conditions.
- Monitor supplier performance, procurement KPIs, cost optimization, and timely material availability.
- Establish strategic relationships and framework agreements with key suppliers and subcontractors.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, budgets, quality standards, and delegated authority.
Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership
- Identify commercial and contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Support project teams on contractual interpretation, cash flow implications, and commercial matters.
- Lead and mentor Contracts and Procurement teams, establish departmental KPIs, and drive continuous process improvements and compliance with corporate governance and UAE regulations.
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