Head of Contracting

Key Responsibilities

• Draft review and manage supplier and service contracts.

• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors suppliers and service providers.

• Evaluate and mitigate commercial risks effectively.

• Track contract performance compliance and renewals.

• Maintain and update the contract database with version and access controls.

• Coordinate with legal teams on disputes variations and claims.

• Review and advise on contract terms during tendering and RFP stages.

• Standardize contract templates and develop contracting tools.

• Provide training to procurement teams on contract management and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Law Supply Chain or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in contract management or procurement preferably within construction manufacturing or industrial sectors.

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and commercial contract law.

• Excellent negotiation drafting and risk assessment skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.