Head Of Contracts Management Section - Emirati

Overview

Role Purpose

Contracts Management & Governance

• Develop and update
• contract management policies, procedures, and frameworks
• in line with government regulations
• Oversee the full
• contract lifecycle
• (initiation, execution, amendments, claims, closure, extensions)
• Ensure compliance with
• government contracting laws and regulations

Contract Execution & Compliance

• Monitor contract implementation and ensure adherence to
• terms, conditions, and obligations
• Identify and manage
• contractual risks and violations
• in coordination with relevant departments
• Coordinate with legal teams on corrective actions and dispute resolution

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Oversee
• supplier performance management
• and ensure deliverables meet contractual standards
• Manage and update
• supplier databases
• , including qualification and evaluation processes
• Handle supplier complaints and ensure proper resolution

Tendering & Procurement Support

• Support tendering processes including
• bid evaluation, cost estimation, and market analysis
• Ensure alignment of bids and proposals with
• technical and contractual requirements
• Participate in awarding contracts in compliance with policies

Systems & Reporting

• Oversee contract management within
• ERP systems
• , including payments and tracking
• Maintain and manage
• contract documentation and records
• for audit and compliance purposes
• Provide periodic
• performance and risk reports
• with recommendations

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Develop standardized
• contract templates and frameworks
• Contribute to
• organizational excellence, innovation, and process improvements
• Support strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals

Financial & Budget Oversight

• Provide input to Finance for
• budget preparation
• Monitor contract-related expenditures and report variances
• Recommend corrective financial actions where needed

People Management

• Lead and manage the contracts team
• Set objectives and monitor team performance
• Identify training needs and support employee development

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Business Administration

• Procurement And Contracts Management

• Risk Management or related field
• Minimum
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of
• government contracts and procurement laws (Dubai Law No. 6 of 1997 and amendments)
• Proven experience in
• contract management, tendering, and vendor management

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and team management
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Risk management and compliance
• Stakeholder management

Preferred Profile

• Experience in
• government or semi-government entities
• Strong exposure to
• contract governance and compliance frameworks

How To Apply