Job Summary

Asst. Manager Contracts and Procurement shall be responsible for contract administration, cost control, risk management, procurement strategies, coordinating with the Central procurement, co-ordinating with site team on all procurement related works as a single point of contact between site and the central procurement team, risk management, procurement strategies, and ensuring commercial viability.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management:
• Draft, review, and negotiate various types of contracts along with the Central procurement team.
• Manage Contract lifecycle from award through execution including monitoring performance and ensuring obligations and timelines are met.
• Ensure contracts include appropriate terms regarding scope, deliverables, pricing, time lines, risk allocation and dispute resolution
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all contract terms.
• Conduct supplier due diligence and risk assesments
• Manage change orders, variations, extensions of time, and claims.
• Resolve disputes and manage contractual risks proactively. Also maintain contractual communication to avoid disputes
• Maintain all contractual documentation and correspondence.
• Supplier Relationship and Performance Management:
• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors
• Address and resolve supplier issues, claims and disputes
• Procurement Strategy & Planning:
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Identify sourcing needs and opportunities to achieve cost saving and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast procurement demands
• Prepare a list of local vendors and contractors for various works as a data base
• Budgeting & cost Control:
• Support budgeting process by providing accurate procurement cost estimates
• Track spending against budgets and identify opportunities for saving or cost avoidance
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare procurement and contract performance reports for management
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement and contract document

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• Certification in contract management system & Procurement systems
• Experience in international procurement is mandatory
• Minimum 10 plus years as contracts and procurement in infrastructure project
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions and have handled projects with FIDIC.
• Good communication skills in English
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and peak execution periods