Contracts Specialist

The Contract Specialist is responsible for analyzing and implementing strategic sourcing of goods and services for the group using established policies, procedures & systems. This role also provides services to the Business Units/End-user by preparing and reviewing Contracts/Agreements, including post-award tasks such as extensions, claims, and administration. The Specialist leads market analysis, cost-benefit analysis, liaising with end-users and category vendors, prepares sourcing documents, tender/bidding process, evaluation of offers, negotiate, and prepares the Contract or PO.

This role also provides high-level assistance to the Head of Procurement & Contracts about governance and reports.

• Prepares and executes Contract documents (drafting, negotiation, and endorsements with stakeholders)
• Manage post-award process (completion, variations, warranty, claims)
• Implements category-specific procurement to enhance process by establishing agreements (Call-Off, BPA, Open PO) in alignment with the group’s approved policies and procedures.
• Supports the development of procurement (tendering) documents for the selected services.
• Updates Terms and Conditions of Contracts and Purchase Orders
• Actively supports the activities and objectives of the relevant group’s standardization and service evaluation committees.
• Participates in selected procurements of high-value and/or high-risk and other areas as directed.
• Reviews technical and commercial evaluation reports before submitting them for approval in accordance with the authority matrix.
• Develop and implement enhancements for procurement process and performance (Policies & Procedures)
• Research regulations to ensure contracts are updated and in compliance with laws
• Coordinate with clients to guarantee terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the terms and regulations.
• Adheres to the group’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Assess contractor performance to identify the need for amendments of existing contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• Relevant certification and/or training in procurement or supply chain.
• 10+ Years relevant procurement experience in a large setting.
• Working Experience in a well-developed computerized ERP environment.