# Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager - 6 Months Contract — Hays

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: contract · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 40,000 to 55,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-25
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## Description

Contract Duration: 6 months, extendable

We are looking for an experienced Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager to join one of our clients on a 6-month extendable contract.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive contracts and procurement management services, with a strong focus on procurement, contractual, commercial, and administrative matters. The role will cover both pre-award and post-award activities, with particular involvement in supporting Operations & Maintenance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Award & Procurement

• Serve as the focal point for procurement activities related to Operations & Maintenance requirements.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain annual procurement plans.

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including public procurement, limited procurement, and sole/single-source procurement.

• Manage tenderer pre-qualification processes, bidder lists, evaluations, and required approvals.

• Prepare and compile tender and contract documentation in coordination with relevant legal and finance teams.

• Participate in technical and unpriced commercial evaluations and lead priced commercial evaluations.

• Prepare techno-commercial evaluation reports and award recommendations.

• Finalize contract documentation with successful contractors.

• Maintain and develop qualified contractor and supplier databases.

• Monitor contractor/supplier performance against contractual requirements, including quality and delivery timelines.

• Ensure timely and accurate updates within the relevant ERP system.

• Prepare procurement performance reports, KPIs, and management information.

Post-Award & Contract Management

• Review contractual documentation and correspondence to identify commercial and contractual issues or impacts.

• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual correspondence with contractors, vendors, and third parties.

• Support the preparation and review of formal contractual responses in coordination with relevant internal functions and legal support.

• Manage contract documentation, including acceptance certificates, change/variation orders, releases, and other contractual records.

• Provide specialist commercial and contractual support throughout contract administration.

• Support the evaluation, negotiation, and minimization of claims and contract variations/changes.

• Manage commercial contract close-out activities.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Delegation of Authority requirements, internal policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.

• Provide support in extraordinary contractual matters, including contractor claims, dispute reviews, and arbitration-related activities when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 18 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the GCC.

• Fluent in English.

• Strong experience in contracts, procurement, commercial management, tendering, and contract administration.

• Strong understanding of both pre-award and post-award contract management activities.

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 18 years of relevant experience. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the GCC. Fluent in English. Strong experience in contracts, procurement, commercial management, tendering, and contract administration. Strong understanding of both pre-award and post-award contract management activities.

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