Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

Job Description:

Job Purpose: Responsible for Procurement contracts for the GEMS MENASA group.

Ensure all assigned contracts are managed and executed timely and in compliance with GEMS procurements policies.

Key Accountabilities:

Contract administration and management related which shall include but not limited to the following:

Contract support

Review contract terms and conditions to ensure they are precise and in compliance with company policies.

Contract database management

Ensure all assigned contracts are properly documented and stored systematically.

Stakeholder management

Coordinate and establish good working relationship with Procurement Category and Sourcing Managers to build strong relationships with stakeholder to achieve customer satisfactions.

Policy Adherence

Implement procurement procedures; deliver procurement strategies (include contract management plans).

Contract Advice

If required, provide advice (within reasonable means) to stakeholders and procurement team on ambiguities of terms; scope of works; interpretation and discrepancies between documents.

Cover sheets

Review and amend contract summary sheet if required before closing out contracts.

Expected Qualifications:

MBA; with LLB, MRICS or MCICES is preferred though is not essential.

Expected Experience:

A minimum of 5 years experience within a large organisation in contract admin and management.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of contract principles and procedures.

Must be result oriented, a strong team player who appreciates teamwork.

Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion and possess flexibility to adapt last minute changing of priorities to suit business needs.

Excellent verbal and written command of the English language. (Arabic desirable but not mandatory)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.