Head – Contracts & Procurement

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is must, with Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related discipline will be preferred
• Master’s Degree/MBA or professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIPS, CCM, or PMP will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 18–20 years of experience in EPC contracting, with at least 10 years in senior Contracts & Procurement Management.
• Proven experience in Power Substations, Pumping Stations, Water & Wastewater, E&I, Infrastructure, and Electromechanical projects.
• Strong exposure to FIDIC contracts and GCC utility clients and EPC clients.
• Experience in both pre-contract and post-contract administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. 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 to ensure timely contractual actions.
• Develop standard contract templates, commercial procedures, and contract governance frameworks.
• Liaise with legal advisors on contractual disputes, arbitration, litigation, and legal documentation.

B. 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.

C. 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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