Manage the delivery of complex international customer/supplier contracts and agreements (including and not limited to NDA's, Exclusivity Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Supply Agreements, Services Agreements etc.), whilst ensuring that all commercial and technical inputs and terms & conditions are in the best interest of the Company.
Support the Senior Contract Manager to develop and implement contract management policy & procedures in order to ensure that all contractual decisions are in accordance with defined guidelines and supported by appropriate documentation.
The role encompasses contract management and administration to ensure that all prime (customer) contracts, supplier contracts and various agreements with external parties are delivered on time and in accordance with the Company's and Commercial Department's processes & procedures, whilst managing Company's long term interests and risks
Oversee the direct reports and support as required to meet deadlines, review correspondences and commitments to external parties, attend meetings, etc. and supported by appropriate documentation.
Lead meeting with internal departments and/or program/ project teams to discuss the customer's requirements and/or interpret RFQ/RFP/RFI to gather the technical requirements of the requested services and provide high level risks associated with post-award contract administration.
Draft, revise and modify various agreements, negotiate best terms with customers and suppliers, propose conditions and finalize contracts and obligations in the best interest of the Company.
Draft and review contractual and commercial correspondences in coordination with internal stakeholders including but not limited to matters concerning scope, cost, time, change, etc. to customers and external entities.
Develop, review and process variation orders and amendments while assessing the impact of change in scope, price and time schedule impact in collaboration with PMO, Finance Department and Legal.
Coordinate with Internal Auditors/ External Auditors and ensure that the team provides all documents for the completion of audits, as and when required.
Guide, mentor and provide functional supervision to the Contract team/staff including succession planning for training, development and growth.
Experience and Education
Min 10 years of experience in contract management in public/private sector organization
5 years of experience on managerial or equivalent positions.
Experience in contract management in public/private sector organization in defense & aerospace or O&G sector
Minimum bachelor's degree in Contract Management / Business Administration / Legislative Law (LLB) or equivalent
Fluent in Arabic and English (reading, writing, speaking)
Willing to travel, if required
Preferably experienced in defence/military or similar industry, but not mandatory